Office of Violence Prevention

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​The Office of Violence Prevention was created through Executive Order #254 on January 14, 2025 to support violence and gun violence prevention efforts statewide.  Further, the Office of Violence Prevention administers grants funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to address violence and gun violence prevention needs across the state.  ​

​State Violence Prevention Grant Program  

The Department of Administration, in conjunction with Governor Tony Evers, is pleased​ to announce the release of the State Violence Prevention Grant Program Intent to Award information. Information on applications selected for award can be found through the link below.  

State-Violence-Prevention-Grant-Program-Intent-to-Award.pdf​

A reference copy of the grant announcement is provided below.

• ​Updated-Grant-Announcement-State-Violence-Prevention-Grant-Program.pdf​
  

State Violence Prevention Grant Post-Award Webinar  

The Office of Violence Prevention provided State Violence Prevention Grantees updates on the program, best practices, and an overview of the reporting and compliance requirements. A recording of the grant post-award webinar and copy of the slide deck are provided below for grantee reference.​ 

Recording: State Violence Prevention Grant Post Award Grantee Webinar

Webinar Slides: OVP-Post-Award-Grantee-Webinar-Slides.pdf