Deadline: 28-Sep-21
The Miami Foundation is accepting applications for its Safe Communities Program to ensure safety and opportunity for all Greater Miami residents. They do this by investing in education and economic mobility; health services to overcome substance dependence; and collective action to improve community safety.
The Fund is particularly focused on supporting survivors of human trafficking, gun violence, and other crimes as well as people who were previously involved in the justice system.
Categories
Eligible organizations may submit only one application in only one category.
- Crime Prevention and Deterrence: Build a safe community that offers opportunity for all people by activating residents to improve community safety as well as investing in economic and educational mobility to develop alternatives to illicit activity, particularly for people who were previously incarcerated or involved in the justice system. This may include job training or placement programs as well as educational programs about illicit substances to prevent impaired driving.
- Human Trafficking: Support minors or adults who are survivors of human trafficking through high-quality services such as health care, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, housing, immigration services or other critical needs.
- Substance Dependence Services: Guide people to overcome substance dependence or misuse by providing wraparound services that may include substance abuse counseling and treatment, mental health services, or support strategies to develop personal resilience.
- Survivor Assistance: Help survivors and their loved ones overcome the financial, health, or other challenges they face as a result of being victims of gun violence or other crimes. This may include education assistance.
- Youth Development: Prepare youth to successfully reach their full potential in academics, career, and life by supporting youth whose life experiences or environments put them at risk for becoming involved in crime or violence. This may include mentoring, educational support, employment and career preparation, or personal development.
Funding Information
- The Safe Communities Program will invest $600,000 across the five categories.
- Requested grant amounts may range from $10,000 to $30,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are nonprofits with an active 501(c)(3) status as a public charity or projects with an established fiscal sponsor that has this status. The proposed work must primarily serve Miami-Dade County residents. If you have a current grant through any Foundation program, you must be in compliance with that grant to apply.
- Each nonprofit may submit one proposal. They welcome collaboration – for collaborative efforts between two or more nonprofits, the partners should select one nonprofit to serve as lead applicant. Colleges and universities may submit up to three proposals, and each proposal should be from different departments or colleges.
For more information, visit https://miamifoundation.org/safecommunitiesprogram/