2025 Safer Portland Grant

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is now accepting applications for the 2025 Safer Portland Grant to help reduce gun violence through community-based prevention efforts.

A total of $1,000,000 is available for the 2025 Safer Portland grant. The grant will be comprised of $700,000 in large dollar grants and $300,000 in small dollar grants. Organizations can apply for up to $100,000 in the large grant category, or up to $50,000 in the small grant category. Each grant may vary in ranges based on the scope of work submitted and number of community members served.

Note: Due to the limited availability of funds, applicants are strongly encouraged to only apply to the appropriate grant amount necessary for direct program activities so the Office of Violence Prevention can maximize available resources.

The grant prioritizes prevention efforts in Cully, Hazelwood, Eliot, and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods, along with other areas known for high gun violence rates, but organizations throughout Portland are encouraged to apply.

Examples of programs supported by the grant include but are not limited to:

• Wraparound Services
  • Mental Health/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Aftercare Support for Families of Victims
  • Intervention Support Services
• Violence Prevention through Social Activities
  • Youth and Adult Mediation and Mentoring Programs
  • Preventative Events, Programs and Workshops
  • Arts, Culture and Recreation Violence Preventative Programs
• Workforce Development and Economic Mobility
  • Job training and readiness programs
  • Job placement
  • Financial and basic needs support for families affected by gun violence

How to apply?

1. Visit the City of Portland Webgrants website - https://cityofportlandgrants.net - and create an account.
   1. Select "Click here to register."
   2. Fill out the required information.
   3. Under "Program area of interest," select "ovp - office of violence prevention."
   4. Answer the remaining questions.
   5. When finished, select "Save registration information."
   6. Once your account is created, you will receive two separate emails with your login and password information.
2. Log on to the City of Portland Webgrants website. Access the 2025 Safer Portland Grant and fill out the application and budget forms.

All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 9, 2025.