Implementing a Public Health Approach to Address Community Gun Violence

The Connecticut Department of Public Health is conducting a Request for Application (RFA 2026-0907) to solicit proposals from organizations interested in implementing a public health approach to addressing community gun violence. Eligible proposers include existing or developing local offices of Firearm Injury Prevention (FIP Offices), municipalities, local health districts, and 501(c)(3) corporations focused on community gun violence mitigation. The primary objective is to develop comprehensive strategies that address gun violence through a public health lens, with applicants required to detail specific approaches for intervention within their municipalities. The solicitation period runs from March 31, 2025, at 2:30:00 PM EDT to May 23, 2025, at 12:00:00 PM EDT, during which potential applicants must submit detailed proposals outlining their community gun violence prevention strategies. Interested parties can contact Colleen Violette, Public Health Services Manager, at 860-509-8251 or DPH-GunViolenceRFA@ct.gov for additional information or clarification.

The RFA appears to have a broad eligibility criteria, welcoming proposals from various organizational types without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation does not specify a total estimated contract value or provide explicit budget ranges for proposed interventions. While the document does not mention incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure, it emphasizes a collaborative, community-based approach to gun violence prevention that diverges from traditional law enforcement strategies. Proposers will likely be evaluated on the comprehensiveness, feasibility, and innovative nature of their proposed public health interventions targeting community gun violence. The procurement appears designed to support localized, adaptable strategies that can be tailored to the specific needs of different municipalities within Connecticut.