Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Program

Community Violence Intervention and Prevention (CVI)
Non-Competitive Grant Opportunity

Community Violence Intervention and PreventionGrant Fund Coordinators

Nathaline Nivens – Nathaline.Nivens@doj.oregon.gov
Alexxis Robinson-Woods – Alexxis.Robinson-Woods@doj.oregon.gov

Introduction

Oregon is investing in the health, safety, and resilience of Oregonians by supporting effective evidenced informed, community-based programs and services specializing in interventions for those at immediate or highest risk of being affected by gun violence. Grants funds shall be used to support the following CVI initiatives:

  • Group Violence Intervention/Focused Deterrence
  • Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs
  • Reentry services
  • Restorative justice training and programs
  • Street Outreach and Violence Interrruptions Programs

What is Community Violence?

Community violence happens between unrelated individuals, who may or may not know each other, generally outside the home. Examples include assaults or fights among groups and shootings in public places, such as schools and on the streets.

What does intervention and prevention look like?

  • Evidence-informed strategies to reduce violence through tailored community-centered initiatives.
  • Engages individuals and groups to prevent and disrupt cycles of violence and retaliation
  • Establishes relationships to deliver services that save lives, address trauma, provide opportunity, and improve the physical, social, and economic conditions that drive violence.

Where does the CVI 2025 funding come from?

In 2023, through SB 5506, the Oregon legislature designated 10 million dollars to support community-based violence prevention grants and their administration. The Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division is administering the funds.

Eligibility

All applicants must be a 501(c)(3) community-based organization or a program within a federally recognized Tribal Nation in Oregon.

Grant Application Information

2025 Community Violence Intervention & Prevention Award Chart (PDF)»

2023 Community Violence Intervention & Prevention Award Chart (PDF)»

Getting a UEI (Unique Entity ID) from SAM.gov (PDF)»