HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s announced a funding opportunity on Thursday that will split $2 million among local agencies looking to facilitate community violence intervention and prevention efforts.
According to a release, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for community-based agencies in collaboration with the Commission on Community Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention.
The commission was established to advise the state’s Department of Public Health on evidence-based prevention programs and strategies to reduce community gun violence in the state, DPH said. The commission consists of health care providers, public health and violence prevention experts, law enforcement officials and community leaders.
The release from Connecticut Children’s said, “This initiative aims to provide critical community violence and prevention services.”
The $2 million needed for the project will come from DPH, according to the release.
“(Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center) intends to award a total of $2 million in funded projects. Community-based agencies with innovative and effective approaches to (community violence intervention and prevention) services are encouraged to apply,” the release said.
Proposals must be submitted by Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.
“This funding opportunity seeks to foster community-driven solutions to reduce violence and enhance safety in neighborhoods across Connecticut,” the release said.
For more information, and to apply, click here.
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