The Office of Public Safety fosters safer communities through strategic funding and partnerships with community organizations.
Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grants
The City of Philadelphia Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grants support initiatives that address violence prevention, expand community capacity, and target investments that create a lasting impact. Past programs include:
- Community engagement and outreach events
- Educational events and workshops
- Resource fairs
- Job training and career development
- Neighborhood and community beautification
Our office administers these grants with the support of the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). AVCPG grantees are provided technical assistance and capacity building support by:
- CAM Group (Budgeting and finance)
- The Community Curator (Strategic planning)
- Erin Hutt Consulting (Fundraising and grant writing)
- It Starts With Me (Organizational communications)
- Lost in Translation (Data solutions and strategic partnerships)
- Trauma Storiez (Trauma-informed care)
Grant types
The Targeted Community Investment Grant (TCIG) funds community-based violence prevention programs and activities. TCIG grantees work to improve public safety, increase opportunities for self-development and care, and build a stronger sense of community in neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence. Award amounts range from $1,500 to $50,000.
The Community Expansion Grant (CEG) funds and supports organizations that reduce violence through trauma-informed healing, restorative practices, safe havens, and mentorship. Award amounts range from $100,000 to $1 million.
The Community Capacity Grant (CCG) supports capacity building in outstanding prior TCIG grantees. Award amounts range from $50,000 to $100,000.
For all grant types, special consideration is given for:
- Projects that operate in the Philadelphia neighborhoods that are most prone to gun violence. (The application will list ZIP codes for these focus areas.)
- Projects that offer programming for residents ages 16 to 34, especially Black and brown boys.
- Prior grantees who successfully delivered their programming.
To connect with organizations that have received grants in the past, view our grantee directory.
Eligibility
Organizations must:
- Offer anti-violence programming in Philadelphia, led by residents, for residents.
- Have an operating budget of less than $7.5 million.
- Be a 501(c)(3), LLC, or B-Corp for at least three years (if the organization will receive $20,000 or more).
City of Philadelphia employees are not eligible to apply.
Application requirements
As part of your application, you may need to provide:
- Proof of tax designation (for 501(c)(3)s, LLCs, and B-Corps).
- Tax documents.
- Your organization’s operating budget.
- A proposed project budget.
- Proof of organization bank account.
- Reference letters.
- A list of your organization’s board of directors, if applicable.
