SFY 2025 Office of Violence Prevention [OVP] Grant

OVP Purpose: The purpose of these funds is to address street and gang violence, homicides and injuries caused by firearms as outlined in LB63 in 2009 (N.R.S. §81-1447 through 1451). In March 2015, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 167 which also included the creation of youth employment opportunities in high-crime areas as an additional priority focus. The Legislature found that to effectively address these issues, communities must develop a multi-faceted approach that includes violence prevention activities, intervention, enforcement and rehabilitation. Priority for funding is given to communities and organizations seeking to implement violence prevention programs which appear to have the greatest benefit to the state and which have, as goals one of the three identified purpose areas. 1. Reduction of street or gang violence 2. Reduction of homicides and injuries caused by firearms 3. Youth Employment opportunities in high-crime areas

All applicants applying for the 2025 Office of Violence Prevention [OVP] Grant shall submit an application electronically through the AmpliFund application portal. Applications are due no later then February 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (CST). Late applications will not be accepted. Prior to submitting the application, have all documents required completed and ready. All documents are required for a complete application and must be submitted at one time. All uploaded documents must be in PDF format (save as PDF). Scanned copies will not be accepted, other than signatures.

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact: Chris Carlile, Grant Administrator|Christine.Carlile@nebraska.gov Paul Zeiger, Director | Paul.Zeiger@nebraska.gov

Program Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for this specific application for Office of Violence Prevention funding, the applicant must be one of the following: • Community-Based Agency or Organization, including Faith-Based Organizations; • Community team; • State Agency; • Unit of local government (i.e. city, county, town) • School District • Federally or State recognized Native American Tribe • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Applicants without 501(c)(3) status must seek out an eligible applicant listed above to apply on their behalf as the fiscal agent. Eligible applicants, who are not non-profit agencies, may contract with non-profit agencies for the provision of services.