The Community Safety Initiative Grant program supports coordinated, data-driven efforts to address gang and youth violence in Worcester
Donor Name: City of Worcester
State: Massachusetts
City: Worcester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/23/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Proposed programs should reflect the goals of Worcester’s Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (WYVPI), focusing on:
- Breaking down barriers to collaboration
- Centering youth and lived experience
- Building a trauma-informed ecosystem
- Expanding access to transformative opportunities
- Uplifting the voices and needs of girls, especially girls of color.
Funding Information
Applicants may request funding of up to $100,000 to implement youth violence prevention and intervention strategies during the 2026 grant year.
Grant Period
The anticipated funding cycle for projects will begin on or about January 1, 2026 and end December 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
All nonprofit organizations and youth-serving community groups, including those working with an eligible fiscal agent, must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) to be considered for an invitation to apply for funding. Only organizations that submit an LOI, are deemed eligible, and are aligned with the grant goals will be invited to submit a full proposal.
For more information, visit City of Worcester.
