NEW – The DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) announces the availability of funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) Grant. The Request for Applications (RFA) opens on August 12, 2026, and applications are due September 14, 2026, at 8:00 pm.
The Group Violence Reduction Strategy invests in community-based organizations that provide intervention and prevention services to individuals at the highest risk of gun violence while strengthening partnerships in the District. Awarded organizations will work in designated communities to:
- Build trusted relationships;
- Provide violence intervention services;
- Mediate conflicts;
- Respond to critical incidents;
- Connect individuals to services and resources;
- Support strategies designed to reduce violence; and
- Strengthen community safety.
Funding is designated to support individuals ages 18–35 who are at the highest risk of violence and who may be resistant to or ineligible for other services.
ONSE anticipates awarding up to approximately $600,000 for Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, and up to approximately $700,000 for Wards 7 and 8. Award amounts are estimates and are contingent upon the quality of applications received and the availability of funding.
The grant award period is October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Applications must be submitted through ZoomGrants. Emailed applications will not be accepted, and late applications will not be considered.
For an overview of the RFA, eligibility requirements, program requirements, application process, and required documentation, view the attachments below.
