Orange County Citizens’ Commission for Children (CCC) is accepting applications for the Mini-Grant for Youth Violence Prevention.
Donor Name: Orange County Citizens’ Commission for Children (CCC)
State: Florida
County: Orange County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/13/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
For this process, youth violence is defined as the intentional use of physical force or power to threaten or harm others by young people ages 10-24. It can include fighting, bullying, threats with weapons, and gang-related violence. A young person can be involved with youth violence as a victim, offender, or witness. By funding local nonprofits, Orange County Government aims to reduce incidents of victimization or perpetration through direct efforts to remove or reduce underlying causes of violence.
The Orange County CCC seeks to fund projects, events, or activities to prevent the likelihood of violent crime. All applicants must be culturally responsive and well positioned to work with children, youth, and young adults with increased vulnerability to behaviors that lead to violent crime or have existing involvement in delinquent behaviors. Successful grant proposals will demonstrate a direct link between the activity/program for which funding is requested by utilizing one or more of the following seven strategies that keep youth safe and healthy:
- Promote family environments that support healthy development.
- Promote quality education.
- Strengthen youth coping skills.
- Connect youth to caring adults and activities.
- Create protective community environments.
- Implement an intervention designed to lessen harm and prevent future risks.
- Reduce recidivism.
Funding Information
Funding awards range between $5,000 and $10,000.
Grant Period
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an award from the County, Respondents must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
- Have a physical location within Orange County, Florida;
- Be a 501(c)(3) human services nonprofit organization;
- Has been legally able to conduct business in the State of Florida for a minimum of one year prior to application;
- Timely submit a Proposal with all of the requisite documentation, certifications, affirmations, and acknowledgments that comply with the terms and conditions of this process; and,
- The agency cannot have a voting board member that is financially compensated by the agency.
For more information, visit OCC.
