Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative

Community Matching Grants

Now Available: 2013 Community Matching Grant Applications

What are Community Matching Grants?

The Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, or SYVPI, funds community projects through Community Matching Grants.

Up to $20,000 in funding is available for each project. All projects are required to have a community match that equals at least one-half of the requested amount of SYVPI funding.

These projects will supplement existing Initiative services and will serve youth referred by one or more of the three Neighborhood Networks. For a complete overview of eligible populations to be served, eligible uses of funds, and other details, please thoroughly review the Request for Proposals application and guidelines.

SYVPI focuses on reducing and preventing youth violence in three Neighborhood Networks: Central Seattle, Southeast Seattle, and Southwest Seattle. Currently more than 1,100 youth are served by these Neighborhood Networks. Each has a lead agency that coordinates youth referrals to services. Visit the SYVPI website for more information.

Who Should Apply:

• Seattle neighborhood-based or grassroots groups, or community-based organizations that actively engage community members who live and/or work in Central, Southeast, or Southwest Seattle
• 501(c)(3) status is not required

Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf) document for more detailed information about eligibility to apply.

When to Apply:

Applications will be made available in early January 2013. Completed applications must be received by the Department of Neighborhoods office by:

• 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013

Applicants will be notified of award decision by early May 2013.

If you plan to apply for an SYVPI Community Matching Grant, you MUST attend one of the Neighborhood Networks Technical Assistance sessions to discuss your project, get assistance, and get answers to your questions.

A representative of your selected Network must sign and date the first page of your application to show that your proposed project is aligned with the Network and will complement their existing Initiative services to provide the strongest outcomes for youth. An email confirmation from the Network representative can also be substituted for the signature.

Here are the scheduled Technical Assistance sessions:

January 2013 - Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative issues Request for Proposals
February 26, 27 & 28, 2013 - Mandatory technical assistance sessions at Neighborhood Networks (see timeline above for specifics)
March 22, 2013 - Deadline for Submitting Proposals - 4:30 PM
March-April 2013 - Proposals reviewed and rated
May 2013 - Award letters sent to selected grantees
Early June 2013 - Grantees attend mandatory orientation/project administration meeting
Mid-June 2012 - Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) signed with fiscal agency
December 1, 2013 - Projects completed and final reports due to fiscal agency

For more information about the Community Matching Grants, please contact the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative at:

PHONE: (206) 233-7915

FAX: (206) 233-5142

EMAIL: cmg@seattle.gov

U.S. Post Office MAILING ADDRESS:
Mariko Lockhart, Director
Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
Community Matching Grants
PO Box 94649
Seattle, WA 98124-4649

Physical Address FOR IN-PERSON or COURIER DELIVERIES:
Mariko Lockhart, Director
Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
700 5th Avenue, Suite 1700
Seattle, WA 98104

Completed Community Matching Grant applications must be received by the deadline and may be sent by email, fax, regular mail or hand delivered.