The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Safer Portland Grant to help reduce gun violence through community-based prevention efforts.
Donor Name: Portland Office of Violence Prevention
State:Oregon
City: Portland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/17/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The grant prioritizes prevention efforts in Cully, Hazelwood, Eliot, and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods, along with other areas known for high gun violence rates, but organizations throughout Portland are encouraged to apply.
Examples of programs supported by the grant include:
- Preventative programs, workshops, camps, and events;
- Flexible funds for direct community assistance and services;
- Youth and adult mediation and mentoring programs;
- Arts and culture or recreational violence preventative programs;
- Aftercare support funds for families of victims; and
- Capacity building in small contractors to provide services.
Funding Information
A total of $500,000 is available. Grant awards will be up to $100,000.
Who should apply?
The 2024-2025 grant prioritizes efforts in the following Portland neighborhoods, including:
- Cully;
- Hazelwood;
- Eliot;
- Powellhurst-Gilbert; and/or
- Areas known for high rates of gun violence
For more information, visit Portland Office of Violence Prevention.