Violence Prevention Funding 

The City is accepting applications for Violence Prevention funding from Monday, April 10th through May 12th at 2:00 PM. This grant provides funding to non-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies to offer violence prevention programs for City of Peoria residents. All programs must be evidence-based and have measurable results.

The 2023 Violence Prevention Funding Application will be available online starting Monday, April 10th. 

Application Timeline 

  • Application Opens: April 10th 
  • Application Closes: May 12th at 2:00 PM 
  • CDBG Public Service Commission reviews and evaluations applications: May 15th to June 16th 
  • City Council votes on funding recommendation: June 27 

Violence Prevention Funding Application Training 

Watch the Violence Prevention Funding Application Training Video to see how easy it is to apply today. 

For questions, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions or Email the Grants Management Division. 

  1. Application Guidelines and Instructions

All applications submitted must be for evidence-based programs that address one of the priority areas below. Please refer to our Program Guidelines document below for an explanation of each priority area below. 

  • Thriving Neighborhoods 
  • Empowered Youth & Young Adult
  • Restoration & Resilience
  • Intervention 
  • Violence Reduction 
  • Workforce Training  

Please view the full application guidelines for full details on the program. 

For questions, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions or Email the Grants Management Division. The FAQ document will be updated every Friday with any new questions.