RPSA Violence Prevention Services

OFVP intends to fund approximately 80-90 nonprofit community-based public and private organizations, including local government entities to provide Violence Prevention programming and services as described herein to the highest risk individuals in RPSA eligible communities. a Where possible, the OFVP intends to fund at least one eligible and responsive application to provide Violence Prevention Services as described herein, in each eligible Chicago and Greater Illinois RPSA eligible community area. b Where possible, the OFVP will fund additional responsive applications in areas with higher concentration of firearm violence. In addition, for Chicago eligible service areas, IDHS/OFVP intends to consider aligning grant program funding decisions with the GASC to ensure that critical CVI investments in community safety are reaching the most vulnerable communities and those at highest risk for gun violence. c Further, through a competitive merit-based review and selection process, the OFVP expects to prioritize funding to applicants that: i Demonstrate high levels of experience in violence prevention programming, specifically Street Outreach, Case Management and Victim Services as defined throughout this NOFO. ii Exceed the minimum required 2-year history of providing services to high-risk youth/adults in the specific eligible community area to which they are applying to serve. iii Propose a clearly designed plan to reach and serve the highest risk individuals in the identified community including the perpetrators of gun violence. iv Propose cost-effective and efficient programming.