NEW! The Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Opportunity is NOW OPEN!
Period to Apply: September 3 through October 15, 2021
On September 3, 2021, PCCD announced the availability of $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) funding for grants and technical assistance to address community violence throughout the Commonwealth. VIP funding is intended to support effective local intervening and preventative measures to stop gun and group violence in areas experiencing high rates of violent crime within Pennsylvania. Community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, local municipalities, district attorneys, and counties are eligible to apply.
The following documents contain key information needed to make an application. Please read the Violence Prevention and Intervention (VIP) Funding Announcement (below) to understand this process.
Questions regarding this funding announcement can be sent to RA-PCCD_ExecutiveOfc@pa.gov. Responses to all questions will be posted on PCCD’s Funding Announcement Q&A webpage.
PCCD will also host an informational webinar for prospective applicants on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. You can register to participate in this online session using the event registration form HERE.
(NEW) VIP Funding Announcement & Initial Funding Request Process
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Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) Funding Announcement - (NEW)
VIP Initial Funding Request Online Survey Application Questions Summary (Word) - (NEW) VIP Initial Funding Request Online Survey Application Questions Summary (PDF)
- (NEW) CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR VIP FUNDINGOpens In A New Window (Online SurveyMonkey Link)
- (NEW) Register for the Sept. 14th Informational Webinar for Prospective ApplicantsOpens In A New Window (SurveyMonkey)
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ATTENTION UAC Program Partners – if you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact UAC’s Director of Growth and Engagement, Tivoni Devor via email here