The Boston Police Department is stepping up its efforts to combat gang and youth violence by seeking proposals for the 2026 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program. Funded by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, this program leverages the Comprehensive Gang Model from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, emphasizing a multifaceted approach to address these complex issues. Proposed programs must be situated in areas suffering from high occurrences of youth violence, gang activity, and substance abuse issues.
With a preference for neighborhood-based strategies, the Shannon Grant aims to fund initiatives that display a commitment to the communities most impacted by these challenges. In order to qualify, applicant programs must also present a comprehensive plan for collaborating with multidisciplinary partners to tackle the roots, and manifestations, of violence and gang involvement. Additionally, there’s an expectation that grant recipients will match the funds with a 25% contribution from either public or private sources if they are programs of the city or quasi city-based organizations, a commitment that the department believes is critical for sustained impact.
Interested parties looking to apply for the grant can find more information and the application form on the official Boston Police Department website. Application details, eligibility criteria, and further guidance on the process are just a click away for organizations that believe they can make a meaningful difference in their communities. The department’s Office of Research and Development, through its representative DeMon Bills, is available for contact at [email protected] to offer support to prospective applicants…