CDC National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPCs): Rigorous Evaluation of Prevention Approaches to Prevent and Reduce Youth Violence
This CDC grant funds centers to rigorously evaluate youth violence prevention strategies in high-risk communities, promote community collaboration, and train early career researchers.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200,000 per award; ~$30,000,000 total program funding; ~5 awards expected; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports research centers to rigorously evaluate and expand evidence-based approaches to prevent and reduce youth violence, with a focus on high-risk communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and requirements may change in the final NOFO.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), seeks to fund National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPCs). The aim is to expand the evidence base for preventing violence among youth aged 10 to 24, particularly in communities experiencing higher-than-average rates of youth violence. Funded centers will implement and rigorously evaluate at least two distinct prevention approaches, foster strong community partnerships, and support training for early career researchers. The program emphasizes administrative capacity, research and evaluation, collaboration and engagement with local stakeholders (including youth advisory councils), and workforce development in youth violence prevention.
