VIPP Third-Party Implementation and Outcome Evaluation (VIPP-EVAL)
VIPP Third-Party Implementation and Outcome Evaluation (VIPP-EVAL) supports an independent evaluator to assess Maryland’s violence prevention programs and inform program improvement and future funding decisions.
Funder: Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (User ID request) | November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM (Application)
Funding Amounts: One anticipated award up to $300,000 for December 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports an independent implementation and outcome evaluation of Maryland’s VIPP-funded violence prevention programs.
Key Information: Applicants must be prepared to evaluate the full VIPP portfolio through June 30, 2029, while preserving evaluator independence.
Description
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) will select an independent evaluator to assess programs funded through Maryland’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP). The evaluation examines implementation, reach, services, participant experiences, and outcomes, with conclusions about effectiveness only where the design and available evidence support them.
The work must cover every VIPP-funded evidence-based or evidence-informed health program and synthesize findings across similar program models. Methods must account for differences in program development, populations, implementation context, evaluation readiness, and data availability. Findings will inform program improvement, sustainability, technical assistance, evaluation capacity, and future funding decisions. VIPP’s statutory framework requires ongoing evaluation and public posting of results, with privacy and confidentiality protections.
