Sacramento offers nonprofits nearly $1.5 million in grants to prevent youth violence
The city's Office of Violence Prevention is taking applications for two programs: $1.2 million in grants of up to $200,000 each, and one award of $275,000. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing with the state, and the deadline is Nov. 3.
Sacramento. The City of Sacramento is taking applications from nonprofits for nearly $1.5 million in grants to prevent violence and connect at-risk youth and young adults with services, the city announced on Oct. 20. Applications are due Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 11:59 p.m.
Both programs are run by the Sacramento Police Department's Office of Violence Prevention for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The city said they support evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies to reduce community and gang-related violence, strengthen community partnerships and create opportunities for young people.
Two programs
The Gang Prevention and Intervention Taskforce grant program has $1.2 million for organizations serving youth and young adults ages 10 to 24 who are disproportionately affected by community and gang-related violence. Organizations may apply for up to $200,000 each. Eligible activities include education, workforce development, job training, outreach, case management, mentoring and supportive services, as well as partnerships with the Office of Violence Prevention, the Police Department and other community-based organizations.
The Violence Interruption, Disruption and Suppression grant program offers $275,000, and the city expects to make one award. It focuses on interrupting violence among high-risk youth and young adults ages 13 to 24. Besides prevention and intervention services, it can pay for community responses after critical incidents and for efforts to head off violence when credible information points to an increased risk.
Who can apply
Both programs are open only to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. An applicant must be registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State and with the Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts, must have at least three years of experience providing violence prevention or intervention services to youth and young adults, and must be in good standing with the city, including on any earlier grant agreements. The city said applicants should show organizational capacity, established community partnerships and experience serving youth affected by violence.
Applications are submitted online through the city's grants management system, where the full guidelines are posted.
“Preventing violence requires strong partnerships with the organizations that know our communities and work directly with young people every day.”
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