Safe in the 305 Grant

The Safe in the 305 Grant program by Miami-Dade County aims to empower community stakeholders in enhancing neighborhood safety through resident-led initiatives. This initiative supports projects focused on prevention, intervention, and reentry to combat gun violence and promote community well-being. Grants range from $500 to $1,500, targeting activities that revitalize neighborhoods and support vulnerable populations, fostering collaboration among residents, organizations, and local government for a safer community.

Background
The Safe in the 305 Grant is a Peace & Prosperity Plan initiative that is geared to encourage, support, and empower community stakeholders to lead efforts in their community. The Peace & Prosperity Plan is an evidence-based prevention, intervention and reentry strategy which aims to address the needs of the youth, families and communities impacted by gun violence and tackles the underlying causes to create real reform.
Goals
The Safe in the 305 grant program is designed to incentivize and encourage resident leaders and organizations to promote peace and prosperity across communities, by funding community-driven actions that make their own neighborhoods safer.
The goals of the Safe in the 305 Grant program are to activate community participation in creating safer neighborhoods, amplify the voices of residents and community leaders against violence, build capacity in communities and bridge gaps with neighborhood stakeholders and government to address quality of life issues.
Peace & Prosperity Impact Areas
Prevention: services and programs that enhance the overall well-being of people by preventing major challenges, breaking cycles and supporting positive outcomes including, but not limited to, education, health services, housing and moreIntervention: alternative programs that may include education, training, redirection and treatment Reentry: programs and services to support the reintegration of returning citizens into the community, including, but not limited to, workforce development, housing, restorative justice, mental/emotional wellness, family reunification and basic needs Economic Investment: investments in housing, commercial and business developmentCommunity Revitalization: addressing neighborhood blight though remediation and beautification
Projects
The Miami-Dade County Safe in the 305 grant program (Round 3) is accepting applications to:

• Organize efforts to revitalize or beautify neighborhoods
• Address mental and emotional wellness
• Support youth development and empowerment
• Assist justice-involved individuals
• Examples include, but not limited to:
• Neighborhood/block cleanups
• Youth engagement workshops
• ID cards for returning citizens
• Youth sports and arts programs
• Funding Amounts
• The Safe in the 305 Grant program will award microgrants to applicants seeking funding support that range from $500.00 (minimum) to $1,500.00 (maximum).

Eligibility

Residents, community leaders and advocates, community and faith-based organizations and grassroots groups may apply. Qualification RequirementsA resident of, or an organization based in, Miami-Dade County (must provide proof of address) Applicant must be able to show how their proposal aligns with the objectives of the grant in the current application roundProposals must support neighborhood-centered activities and initiatives Applicant must have a valid email address to receive and respond to grant-related correspondenceGrant StipulationOnly one application can be submitted per applicant (person or organization) per grant submission period An applicant can only receive one award per County fiscal year. The County Fiscal Year is defined as Oct. 1 to Sept. 30Only completed applications will be consideredFunding RequirementAwardees must attend a Safe in the 305 orientations to receive funds Awardees are required to coordinate all project-related press and media events with the Office of Neighborhood SafetyAwardees are required to submit a closing report, invoices, receipts, and if applicable, video, photographs, survey results, and other pertinent materials no later than 30 days after the project completion date

Ineligibility

For-profit and government entities are not eligible.