The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) is pleased to announce the release of the FY26 Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) Request for Applications (RFA) and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The RFA opens on November 3, 2025, and closes on December 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

To fulfill our mission, the ONSE Violence Intervention Division (VI) seeks applications from organizations operating existing violence intervention services. This investment offers an opportunity to address violence intervention by establishing relationships with people and communities at the center of gun violence. Funding is intended for grantees who have experience with providing violence intervention, interruption, and/or prevention services in the District.

Approximately $750,000 will be awarded per Ward, with the funding period running from January 1 through September 30, 2026. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, or for-profit organizations operating within the District that provide violence intervention or prevention services. Funding is available for organizations serving Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Applications must be submitted through the ZoomGrants Application Portal no later than Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 9:00 pm.

Information Session

Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the Virtual Information Session hosted by ONSE:

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: Join via Microsoft Teams (Click the link to register for this virtual meeting.)

The session will provide an overview of the grant requirements, eligibility, and submission process. A recording of the session will be posted on the ONSE website within seven (7) business days following the virtual meeting.