Prevent Youth Violence have released a new Request for Applications (RFA) for
the “Blueprint Approved” Institute.
$30,000 total will be available to fund 5 programs for the period of March 15,
2016 – January 31, 2017. Up to five organizations will receive a total of
$6,000 - $3,000 will compensate organizations for staff time spent in the
capacity building institute and $3,000 will support the implementation of the
youth-led project. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations,
neighborhood associations, faith-based organizations, business associations,
and any other organization that serves the City of Minneapolis’ residents and
businesses-within the eligible areas-who adhere to the program requirements and
meet City of Minneapolis contract requirements
(http://www.minneapolismn.gov/www/groups/public/@health/documents/webcontent/wcms1p-120415.pdf)
The institute consists of two sessions per month for a total of 12 hours that
are led by the City of Minneapolis and our partners. The sessions are focused
on topics relevant to organizational capacity building. Sessions will consist
of in-person group meetings, one -on-one meetings, webinars, and phone
conferences. Some of the topics that will be covered are:
· Implementing evidence based practices
· Grant writing
· Program evaluation
· Financial management
· Developing a referral network
· Youth worker professional development
· Board organization and development
· Contract requirements for the City of Minneapolis
Attached please find the RFA and the Application Packet. For questions please
contact Sasha Cotton, City of Minneapolis Health Department Youth Violence
Prevention Coordinator, at Sasha[dot]cotton[at]minneapolismn[dot]gov.
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