Program Contact
Marian Hancock - marian.hancock@dc.gov (Send Email)

To qualify, applicants must propose services in at least one of the following areas:

• Victim Response Services: Support individuals impacted by violence through trauma-informed care, including case management, legal aid, and mental health services.
• Violence Prevention Outreach: Reduce harm through training, community engagement, and harm reduction strategies.

Applicants may apply under one or both areas and should describe their full capacity. However, EOM may request selected grantees to narrow their focus to align with VPART’s strategic goals.

Clearly indicate your chosen service area(s) and how your experience meets community needs. EOM reserves the right to adjust scopes based on network-wide priorities.

For full details, please consult the Request for Applications (RFA) available on the Funding Alerts and Grants Clearinghouse website at the following URL: Community Grant Program | Mayors Office of Community Affairs. 

Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY26 VPART Grant: 

1. The organization is a CBO with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is licensed as a business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP);
2. The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia. If the business is a national or regional organization, it must have a location in the District through which it provides services;
3. The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents through the organizational efforts of the applicant;
4. All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia;
5. The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with DLCP and the Office of Tax and Revenue at the time of the application deadline. Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s performance period;
6. Applicants shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement;
7. Applicants shall provide an affidavit certifying that they are eligible for a grant under D.C. Code § 1-328.15(d), regarding contributions and solicitation of contributions to a covered recipient[1];
8. (This requirement applies only to current District grantees.) Current grantees must be:
   
   1. Current on all District grant reporting obligations for the FY2025 grant cycle;
   2. In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and
   3. Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement.

[1] Please see D.C. Code § 1-328.11(3) for the definition of covered recipient.