Youth Violence Prevention Technical Assistance: Resilient, Innovative, Safe, and Empowered (RISE) Communities Funding Opportunity.
 

In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NACCHO is excited to announce the Resilient, Innovative, Safe, and Empowered (RISE) Communities funding opportunity. RISE will provide up to $50,000 each to 8 sites to strengthen youth and community violence prevention through technical assistance and cross-sector partnerships.
 

This opportunity is open to jurisdictions with high rates of youth and community violence. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, local health departments, local government agencies, and other entities working collaboratively on youth and community violence prevention at the local level.
 

Key details:

•    Award amount: Up to $50,000 per site
•    Number of awards: Up to 8
•    Project period: February 1 – July 31, 2026
•    Application deadline: January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
 

Learn more and apply:

•    Read the full Request for Proposals (RFP) 
•    Register for the optional informational webinar on December 17 at 3:00 PM ET 
•    Submit your application via NACCHO’s online portal
 

Questions? Contact the Injury and Violence Prevention Team at [email protected] with the subject line “RISE RFP Question.”