Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant

The Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant aims to reduce gun violence in Washington, D.C. by funding organizations that provide grief support and prevention strategies. Targeting youth and young adults at high risk, this initiative fosters community partnerships and addresses the root causes of violence. It emphasizes compassionate care, trauma-informed services, and proactive violence intervention, ensuring sustainable solutions to enhance safety and well-being in affected neighborhoods.

Overview
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) builds partnerships and implements strategies that reduce gun-related violence in the District. As a mission-driven organization dedicated to preventing gun violence, we seek to invest in organizations that share our commitment to addressing the root causes of gun violence and advancing sustainable solutions. To fulfill our mission, the Family Survivor Support (FSS) and Violence Intervention (VI) divisions seek applications for funding under the Consolidated Grief and Bereavement Support and Gun Violence Prevention mini-grant. This funding is targeted for youth (8-17) and individuals between the ages of 18 – 35 who are at the highest risk of violence and are often resistant and/or not eligible for other services.
Violence Intervention (VI)
VI is a proactive, community-based engagement strategy designed to reduce gun-related violence by:
Addressing and de-escalating potential conflicts before they become violent. Stabilizing communities after violent incidents. Providing intensive support to individuals at high risk of being directly involved in violence, either as a victim or a perpetrator.
Family and Survivor Support Program (FSS)
FSS focuses on providing compassionate care and services to individuals and families impacted by gun violence. This includes:

• Case management and advocacy Trauma-informed support services Community-based approaches to healing
• Purpose

This investment offers an opportunity to address grief, loss, and violence prevention by establishing relationships with individuals and communities at the center of gun violence. This grant will fund organizations that collaborate with the ONSE mission to reduce gun violence in Washington, D.C. by implementing grief support and antiviolence strategies that provide intervention and prevention support, while strengthening local partnerships among community members and stakeholders.
Funding priorities:

• Track I: Grief and Bereavement Support
• Therapeutic Arts Health and Wellness Activities Peer SupportGrief Counseling
• Track 11: Violence Prevention
• Behavioral Services MentoringConflict Resolution

Bulleted items are examples and do not encompass the full range of items applicants can offer in their application; items offered should fit into the funding priorities.