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Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP)

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This grant program is currently accepting applications. Please download the most recent Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on this page to guide you, and contact the program manager with any questions. You must be a registered user of the Grants Management System to apply.

Online submission deadline:
April 17, 2026 at 11:59pm

Overview

Description

The purpose of this program is to support effective violence reduction strategies, specifically gun violence, through evidence-based and/or evidence-informed health programs.

Evidence-based health programs are those programs or initiatives that:

  • Are developed and evaluated through scientific research and data collection and
  • Use public health principles that demonstrate measurable positive outcomes in preventing gun violence.

Evidence-informed health programs are those programs, approaches, or initiatives that are:

  • Based on public health principles;
  • Capable of being studied and evaluated through research and data collection;
  • For the purpose of reducing gun violence; and
  • Directed to influence factors determined to affect gun violence.

Hospital-based violence intervention program means a violence intervention program that:

  • Is operated by a hospital; or an individual or entity in collaboration with a hospital; and
  • Provides intensive counseling, case management, and social services to individuals who are recovering from injuries resulting from violence.

History

House Bill 432 of Maryland’s 2018 Legislative Session established the Violence Intervention and Prevention Program fund. Chapter 148 of 2018 was approved by the Governor on April 24, 2018.

SFY 2027 - Funding Opportunity

  • Training/Technical Assistance
  • Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Documents

Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA)

Additional Documents

Dates

Projected NOFA Release Month

Projected Application Month

Contacts

Grant Monitor

Melissa Bitting

Fund Manager

Sharon Leason

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