2023 Youth Violence Prevention (YVP) Grant Program Awards Announced
Here is a new announcement regarding the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention (YVP) Grant Program Awards.
The State of Colorado’s legislature allocated $1,000,000 for the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention (YVP) Grant Program. The Office of School Safety received 42 grant applications for a total requested amount of $4,597,143.00. There are 12 entities selected to receive funding as directed by SB23-241. Thank you to all of those who applied for the 2023 YPV.
Recipient Selection
| APPLICANT | TOTAL FUNDED |
|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Metro Denver | $100,000.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley | $100,000.00 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County | $99,657.00 |
| Colorado Dream Foundation | $57,089.00 |
| Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families | $99,487.00 |
| Denver Public Schools | $18,670.00 |
| Eagle River Youth Coalition Inc (Mountain Youth) | $34,228.00 |
| EUREKA | $21,262.00 |
| Mosaic Unlimited | $100,000.00 |
| NXT Chapter | $99,915.00 |
| Riverside Education Center | $100,000.00 |
| South Central BOCES | $100,000.00 |
| YESS Institute | $69,692.00 |
Decision Notification
This announcement constitutes notification of an agency decision. Any request for reconsideration should be sent to cdps_oss_yvp@state.co.us by December 4, 2023 5:00PM MST.
Program Overview
The Youth Violence Prevention Grant program (YVP) enacted by SB 23-241 provides funding for rapid response grants to public schools, public charter schools, community-based organizations, and cities and counties with youth diversion or probation programs to address youth violence by developing strategies for preventing youth violence and strategies for youth violence intervention.
Eligibility
The program is open to public schools, public charter schools, community-based organizations, and cities and counties with youth diversion or probation programs
Allowable Use
The purpose of the grant program is to provide rapid response grants to public schools, public charter schools, community-based organizations, and cities and counties with youth diversion or probation programs to address youth violence, develop strategies for prevention youth violence, and develop strategies for youth violence intervention. Grant recipients may use the money received through the grant program for the following purposes:
- Develop & implement strategies for the prevention of youth violence,
- Develop & implement strategies for youth violence intervention
Program Timeline:
Youth Violence Prevention Grant Period of Performance (POP) December 1, 2023- June 30, 2024. Please see application and award timeline below.
- Announcement and Application Handbook Available on September 1, 2023.
- Application Submission Deadline: November 13, 2023 (This is a change from
the original application due date of October 13, 2023) - Notification of Funding Recommendations: November 27, 2023
- Requests for Reconsiderations: December 4, 2023