The Hope in Action Anti-Violence Project Fund Application
The Hope in Action Antiviolence Initiative (HIA) was launched last year through the leadership of County Executive Alsobrooks. The funding of local nonprofit organizations via mini-grants is a core component of the initiative and has supported afterschool support, case management, food insecurity and mental health services for thousands of County residents. HIA aims to increase its support of area nonprofits and their invaluable work involving violence prevention activities and services this year. Specifically, support of those organizations that provide workforce development opportunities and offer services targeting the returning citizen community. Overall public safety is improved when returning citizens are provided the necessary resources and support to be productive and positive contributors to Prince George’s County.
Applications will be accepted between September 1, 2022 and October 21, 2022.
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ELIGIBILITY:
- Programming must service Prince George’s County residents.
- Physical location is in Prince George’s County and/or Washington, DC.
- Must be in “good standing” with the State of Maryland.
- Not be in bankruptcy or litigation.
- Must be a 501c3 or 501c4 non-profit organization.
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USE OF GRANT:
Non-profits may receive a grant up to $50,000 to support program operating expenses. Programs that will be considered MUST provide opportunities and services to formerly incarcerated individuals and assist them to become productive citizens and successfully reintegrate into the County and society. Grant Impact Areas:
- Workforce Development and Job/Career Readiness services
- Diversion and Re-Entry services
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HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for funds, fill out the application in its entirety by 10/21/2022 deadline, Prior to submission of your application, confirm that your non-profit is “Active” and in “Good Standing” by using SDAT’s search link
https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/EntitySearch.
Evidence of “Good Standing” is required to complete the online application. If your non-profit is not in good standing, you will be ineligible to receive funds.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Upload all required documents in Required Documents section of Application.
REMINDER: If all the items listed and specified above are not submitted, your application will not be reviewed for funding. For additional clarification, please visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” section on our website. Link to FAQ’s is here. Also, please don’t hesitate to send an email to (hiainbox@cowoc.org) with any questions. In addition, a virtual conference will be held 11am-12:30pm on September 26th, 2022 for the purpose of addressing the questions and concerns of potential applicants. The Zoom meeting ID is: 973 6674 5436
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NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD:
Recipients of a grant will be notified by email provided on the application. Applicants will certify at the end of the application that all information provided is accurate and true. Grant recipients, and the dollar amount of the grant received, are public information. Grant dollars must be used by October 31, 2023.
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