Greensboro Issues RFP for DOJ Community Violence Prevention Grants

The City of Greensboro’s Community Safety Department released a Request for Proposals on January 22, 2026, inviting local organizations to compete for federal funds aimed at community-led violence reduction. The grants are funded through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative and are intended to expand local programming capacity.

Eligible projects listed in the RFP include group violence interruption, restorative justice, direct intervention, education and skills building, community cohesion, mental wellness and healing, reentry services, victim services, and outreach. The city framed the RFP around community-led strategies, signaling a preference for programs rooted in local relationships and culturally informed approaches that address the causes and consequences of violence across Guilford County neighborhoods.

Applicants must attend a mandatory virtual RFP workshop on February 4, 2026, and final proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The requirement to attend the workshop is designed to ensure applicants understand the application criteria and federal reporting expectations. City contact and application details are available on the municipal RFP page for organizations seeking submission instructions, eligibility clarification, and technical assistance.

For community-based groups in Greensboro and broader Guilford County, the funding opportunity represents both a potential influx of resources and a chance to scale proven local interventions. Programs focused on reentry services and victim support could see expanded capacity to serve residents transitioning from incarceration or coping with trauma. Education, skills-building, and community cohesion efforts may receive backing to deepen neighborhood partnerships that aim to prevent conflicts before they escalate.

The RFP presents operational questions for smaller nonprofits and grassroots groups that often operate with limited administrative bandwidth. Meeting federal grant requirements and attending a mandatory workshop may pose logistical hurdles, but the city’s emphasis on community leadership suggests technical support and collaboration among municipal officials, service providers, and local stakeholders will be a priority in the coming weeks.

Greensboro’s solicitation of DOJ funds follows a broader trend toward investing in evidence-informed, community-centered violence prevention. As proposals are developed and submitted, successful awards will shape which programs expand and how services are distributed across the county. Residents and nonprofit leaders should review the municipal RFP page for application materials, note the February 4 workshop requirement, and prepare proposals by the February 25 deadline to be considered for federal support that could strengthen local violence-prevention efforts.