The City of Akron is using ARPA funding to provide grants to local organizations focused on youth mentoring, rehabilitation, and violence prevention.
Donor Name: City of Akron
State: Ohio
City: Akron
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Grant Size: up to $100,000
Details:
They are accepting applications for the VIP (Violence Intervention and Prevention) Grant Program. In this next round of funding, the City is looking to fund programs working in the following areas:
- Mentorship
- Recreation Discretionary Time
- Re-Entry Support
- Police Youth Relations
- Mental Health, Traumatic Stress, and Substance Abuse
- Gun Violence Reduction
- Community Awareness and Involvement
Funding Information
The City aims to announce grant recipients by December 2022 and the awards will be up to $100,000 per organization.
Eligibility Criteria
The Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant Program is open to nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and healthcare organizations.
For more information, visit City of Akron.