Introduction
The City of Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) is inviting 501(c)(3) agencies to respond to this Request for Proposals (RFP). Agencies that have existing work with the following groups or programs are welcome to apply: previously adjudicated youth/adults, foster care youth, victims of crime, police/community relations, or prevention of violent crime.
Background
In 1995, the citizens of Fort Worth voted to establish a Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board, and the District has been renewed by voters in 2000, 2005, 2009 and in 2020. Revenue is from the ½ cent sales tax and supports resources that effectively implement crime reduction strategies pertaining to violent crime, gangs, neighborhood crime, school safety, youth, and police enhancements. The fund is administered by the Fort Worth Police Department and it is managed by an eleven-member Board of Directors who establishes the annual budget and policies, oversees expenditures, and evaluates programs funded by the District.
Development Grants are budgeted under the CCPD Community-Based Programs in the Partners with a Shared Mission Initiative. All CCPD programs and initiatives are described (with annual budgets and performance reports) on the FWPD webpage.
Development Grants
Development Grants are designed to develop stronger agencies. Agencies that receive funding can be either unregistered[1] or 501(c)(3) entities that propose to increase their capability in a strategic way. This can be in areas such as creating a fundraising plan, developing a strategic plan, making service delivery more efficient, performing program evaluation, researching a crime/safety problem, and/or covering one-time costs for program expansion. To receive funds, agencies must meet certain eligibility criteria and be recommended to the CCPD Board of Directors[2].
- Maximum Award: up to $50,000[3]
- Award Term: 12-Month
- Due Date: Upon submission (see schedule)
- Eligible Agencies: 501(c)(3) organizations (see next page)
[1] Unregistered agencies are required to work with a 501(c)(3) sponsoring agency.
[2] Funding commitments are subject to the City’s budget appropriation process.
[3] Proposals requesting more than the maximum may be reduced or disqualified.