SFY2026 Office of Violence Prevention [OVP]

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

The Nebraska Crime Commission (NCC) will award $616,160 (Amount of funds available is contingent upon legislative appropriation) amount) for this solicitation. Applicants are advised to continue to strategically plan for future program development and sustainability of programs independent of OVP funding to ensure the long-term success of their programs.

All applications shall be submitted electronically through the AmpliFund application portal. All documents must be typed on the Word application template with unedited formatting. Save the Word document in PDF format (save as PDF). Scanned copies will not be accepted, other than signatures. Prior to submitting the application, have all documents from the Required Documents Checklist in Appendix A completed and ready. All documents are required for a complete application and must be submitted at one time. It is advised to submit the application well in advance of the due date. No in-process applications will be accepted when the application portal closes at 5:00 PM on February 24, 2024; it cannot be re-opened. Late applications cannot be accepted due to computer or submission issues that could have been mitigated with proper planning and time management. Please plan time accordingly.

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.