Gun Violence Prevention Grant Program
This grant funds Colorado-based research and community projects that use innovative, evidence-informed strategies to prevent gun violence, trauma, and suicide through intervention, education, and support services.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $596,000 total available annually; award sizes and duration may vary by project.
Summary: Supports Colorado-based organizations conducting community initiatives to prevent gun violence, trauma, and suicide through intervention, education, and support services.
Description
The Gun Violence Prevention Grant Program, administered by the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, funds community-based initiatives across Colorado that aim to interrupt cycles of gun violence, trauma, and retaliation. The program emphasizes firearm suicide prevention, hospital and community-based violence intervention, and wraparound services for individuals and families impacted by firearm-related incidents. Funded projects often employ multidisciplinary, innovative strategies such as restorative practices, public education, and trauma-informed support to address the root causes and impacts of gun violence.
