New funding opportunity for firearm violence intervention and prevention initiatives
The Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention (OFSVP) is seeking proposals to improve public health and safety through effective firearm violence reduction initiatives. Target communities must be disproportionately affected by firearm violence. Successful applicants should use evidence-based and evidence-informed violence intervention strategies that are culturally relevant and community-led.
Funding
Funding will not exceed $8 million. OFSVP intends to award multiple grants using a two-category system.
Category 1: For proposals from a single organization serving one area, grants are available for up to $400,000 total. There is a maximum of $200,000 each year.
Category 2: For joint proposals from multiple organizations serving multiple areas, grants are available for up to $800,000 total. There is a maximum of $400,000 each year.
Eligibility
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is an open, competitive process that is open to WA local city and county government, law enforcement agencies, public health agencies, tribes and community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
For-profit organizations and other businesses or organizations are not eligible applicants.
Timeline
Proposals are due January 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT via Solicitation Management System (SMS). Apply via SMS.
Questions about this RFP?
Please e-mail Vlad Lukin, program manager.
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