The Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation (SCNTR) was awarded a $1,999,574 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CFDA 16.045). The three-year grant will fund SCNTR's Violence Intervention Program (VIP), a comprehensive community violence intervention and prevention initiative focused on reducing street-level violence, promoting healing, and enhancing economic opportunities in Selma, Alabama. The project activities will include engaging high-risk individuals through evidence-based outreach, providing comprehensive support services, fostering community engagement, implementing nonviolence and conflict resolution training, and developing job training programs in partnership with local organizations. Expected outcomes include a reduction in violent incidents, increased access to support services, and improved economic opportunities for high-risk individuals. Key deliverables will include an updated asset mapping and resource directory, detailed reports on crime drivers, a new data tracking ecosystem, and comprehensive progress reports.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $2.0m | 9/26/24 |