Cure the Streets (CTS), a 2018 District of Columbia street outreach initiative, was established at two project sites across the District. These programs followed the Cure Violence (formerly known as Chicago CeaseFire) model of violence prevention dedicated to reducing violence in targeted neighborhoods. The Cure Violence model is considered an evidence-based model that successfully reduces neighborhood violence when properly implemented. In recent years jurisdictions around the country (e.g. Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Providence,) have adopted variations of the Cure Violence model. These model adaptations maintain core components of Cure Violence and use street outreach workers, or “violence interrupters,” to reduce violence.

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is making approximately $4.8 million available to support local street outreach and violence intervention projects to reduce violence associated with firearms in localities with high volumes and rates of homicides and shootings. Projects supported with funds awarded from this solicitation must be designed and implemented with fidelity to the Cure Violence model. Projects must utilize violence interrupters and street outreach workers to implement program activities prescribed by the Cure Violence program model to reduce violence in assigned targeted areas.

All projects should be focused on implementation of a coordinated, community-based strategy for reducing violence in a specified neighborhood or neighborhoods, precincts, or other geographically defined areas. The proposals must target communities with statistically high rates of gun violence and collaborate with community-based organizations, residents, and other individuals who are well positioned to work with high-risk youth and young adults in those areas.

Please reference the Grant Application Checklist listed under the Library Tab within the Application Summary section. The requested documentation listed are required. 

Successful grant proposals must include responses to the questions and requirements outlined in each of the following sections: 
 
        1) Executive Summary (15 points)  
        2) Community Profile (10 points) 
        3) Neighborhood Violence Prevention Model (10 points) 
        4) Agency Experience and Qualifications (45 points)  
        5) Timeline and Deliverables (10 points)  
        6) Budget Worksheet (10 points)  
        7) Cure the Streets Workplan (0 points)