The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Safer Portland Grant to help reduce gun violence through community-based prevention efforts.

A total of $500,000 is available. Grant awards will be up to $100,000 and may vary based on the scope of work and number of community members served.

The grant prioritizes prevention efforts in Cully, Hazelwood, Eliot, and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods, along with other areas known for high gun violence rates, but organizations throughout Portland are encouraged to apply.

Examples of programs supported by the grant include:

• Preventative programs, workshops, camps, and events; 
• Flexible funds for direct community assistance and services; 
• Youth and adult mediation and mentoring programs;
• Arts and culture or recreational violence preventative programs;
• Aftercare support funds for families of victims; and 
• Capacity building in small contractors to provide services.

For more information about the grant and instructions on how to apply, visit https://www.portland.gov/community-safety/ovp/safer-portland-grant. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 17, 2024.

An online information session is being held from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on April 30, 2024 - https://www.portland.gov/community-safety/ovp/events/2024/4/30/safer-summer-grant-information-session.