California Violence Intervention & Prevention Grant - CalVIP
The State Legislature established the CalVIP Grant Program in 2017 to replace the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention grant program that began in 2007. CalVIP provides funding for cities and community-based organizations with the goal of reducing violence in the city and adjacent areas.
In October 2019 Governor Newsom signed the Break the Cycle of Violence Act (AB 1603). AB 1603 codified the establishment of CalVIP and defined its purpose: to improve public health and safety by supporting effective violence reduction initiatives in communities that are disproportionately impacted by violence, particularly group-member involved homicides, shootings, and aggravated assaults.
The Break the Cycle of Violence act specifies that CalVIP grants shall be used to support, expand and replicate evidence-based violence reduction initiatives, including but not limited to:
- Hospital-based violence intervention programs,
- Evidence-based street outreach programs, and
- Focused deterrence strategies.
These initiatives should seek to interrupt cycles of violence and retaliation in order to reduce the incidence of homicides, shootings, and aggravated assaults and shall be primarily focused on providing violence intervention services to the small segment of the population that is identified as having the highest risk of perpetrating or being victimized by violence in the near future.
Bay Area Station Highlights MLIFE Foundation
MLIFE CEO Mwangi Mukami gave a shout out to the BSCC on Bay Area Station KRON4. CalVIP funds helped to kickstart this strategic program that provides targeted support for youths aged 14-24 residing in the Tenderloin/SoMa, Bayview/Hunters Point, and the Mission District areas of San Francisco where support is critically needed.
Read the article Breaking Boundaries: Kron4 Showcases MLIFE's Revolutionary Work
CalVIP Cohort 5 - Request for Proposals
Anticipated Board action: At the November 21st Board Meeting, staff will request approval to extend the currently funded (Cohort 4) CalVIP grants for six months. The Cohort 5 RFP release is anticipated for early 2025, due to a delay in the availability of funding.
The BSCC uses Executive Steering Committees to inform decision making related to the Board’s programs, including distributing grant funds. ESCs help the BSCC to work collaboratively in changing environments, complete work on time and create positive partnerships critical for success. CalVIP ESCs are a cross-section of subject matter experts with professional experience related to community-based violence intervention initiatives, program evaluation, policy development and advocacy, and individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system. ESCs (learn more about ESCs) develop requests for proposals and make funding recommendations to the Board.
| Name | Title & Organizational Affiliation | From |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Gaard, Chair | Retired Judge BSCC Board Member | Sacramento |
| Mike Villegas | Lieutenant, Palm Springs Police Department | Palm Springs |
| Ari Freilich | Director, Office of Gun Violence Prevention California Department of Justice | Sacramento |
| Mike McLively | Policy Director Gifford's Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | San Francisco |
| Refujio "Cuco" Rodriguez | Hope and Heal Fund | San Luis Obispo |
| Thaddeus Smith III | African American Black Parent Advisory Chairperson Stockton Unified School District | Stockton |
| Dr. David Richardson | Retired | Los Angeles |
| Greg Fidell | Combatting Crimes and Guns Initiative Senior Manager, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Los Angeles |
| Brian Barnes | Assistant Sheriff, San Joaquin County | San Joaquin County |
| Elena Costa | Violence Prevention Program Section Chief CA Department of Public Health | Sacramento |
| Keycha Gallon | CEO and Founder Keyz 2 the Future Non-Profit Organization | Bay Area |
| Dr. Adrienne Hillman | Program Officer Trauma Prevention Partnerships California Community Foundation | Los Angeles |
ESC Meetings - Agendas & Attendance Instructions
CalVIP Cohort 4 Grants
Historically, CalVIP is allocated approximately $9 million each year. In 2021, the state Budget Act provided a one-time augmentation of $200 million across three fiscal years to enhance CalVIP (FY 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24). In addition to this one-time increase, the BSCC anticipates CalVIP will continue to receive an annual $9,000,000 allocation. The CalVIP CalVIP Cohort 4 Request for Proposals was originally released in November 2021, and then a Re-Released Cohort 4 RFP went out to the field in June 2022 resulting in a greater number of CalVIP programs in California cities and community-based organizations.
Local Evaluation Plan Template
CalVIP QPR Data Reporting Guide
CalVIP Baseline Survey Template-For Preparatory Use Only
CalVIP QPR: Part 1 Template-For Preparatory Use Only
CalVIP QPR: Part 2 Template-For Preparatory Use Only
CalVIP QPR: Part 3 Template-For Preparatory Use Only
CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report: Baseline Report Survey
CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report Part 1: General Project Overview
CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report Part 2: Enrollments and Service Outputs
CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report Part 3: Exits and Participant Outcomes
Tab 1 – Contacts & Project Descriptions
- BSCC Staff Contact List – PDF
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Grantee Contact Information – PDF
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Project Summaries – PDF
- Grantee Contact Information Sheet – Excel
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Analyst Assignments – PDF
Tab 2 – Grant Overview
- BSCC & CalVIP Overview – PDF
- FY 2021-22 Authorizing Legislation – PDF
- FY 2022-23 Authorizing Legislation – PDF
- AB 1603 – PDF
Tab 3 – Fiscal Responsibilities
- CalVIP Fiscal Responsibilities – PDF
- Eligible – Ineligible Project Expenditures – PDF
- Invoice Supporting Documentation – PDF
- Modification Scenarios – PDF
- Updated Time Tracking Example – Excel
- Updated Functional Time Tracking Example – Excel
- CalVIP Supporting Documentation Checklist – Word
- Grantee Salaries and Benefits Worksheet – Excel
- Desk Review Schedule – PDF
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Invoice Webinar – Video Link
Tab 4 – Data Collection & Evaluation Responsibilities
- CalVIP Grantee Evaluation – PDF
- LEP Guide Template – Word
- LEP/LER Guidelines - PDF
- Race and Ethnicity Form – PDF
- AB 1998 – PDF
- Evaluator Roles – PDF
- Data Collection Tips – PDF
- Evaluation Resources – PDF
- Important Due Dates Tables – PDF
- CalVIP Baseline Survey Template-For Preparatory Use Only
- CalVIP QPR: Part 1 Template-For Preparatory Use Only
- CalVIP QPR: Part 2 Template-For Preparatory Use Only
- CalVIP QPR: Part 3 Template-For Preparatory Use Only
- CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report: Baseline Report Survey
- CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report Part 1: General Project Overview
- CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report Part 2: Enrollments and Service Outputs
- CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report Part 3: Exits and Participant Outcomes
Tab 5 – Administrative Responsibilities
- CalVIP Administrative Responsibilities – PDF
- Appendix B – Word
- BSCC Grant Admin Guide – PDF
- Grantee Contact Information Sheet – Excel
- Justification Form for Food/Beverages – Word
- Justification Form for Participant Support and Incentives – Word
Tab 6 – Principles of Effective Interventions
- Principles of Effective Intervention – PDF
Tab 7 – Program Responsibilities
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Grantee Orientation – Day 1 Morning Session
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Grantee Orientation – Day 2 Morning Session
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Grantee Orientation – Day 3 Morning Session
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Grantee Orientation – Day 1 Afternoon Session
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Grantee Orientation – Day 2 Afternoon Session
- CalVIP Cohort 4 Grantee Orientation – Day 3 Afternoon Session
Group-Based TA Workshops
Based on your responses to the recent Interest Survey, we are thrilled to collaborate with RDA Consulting to present a series of group-based technical assistance (TA) workshops. These workshops are tailored to address your needs and harness the power of collective learning. Our primary goal is to facilitate meaningful conversations among grantees, enabling you to share best practices, leverage existing resources, and collaboratively troubleshoot challenges.
This workshop discusses data-sharing processes after data needs have been identified, including outreach to partner organizations, making data requests, and establishing data-sharing agreements. Workshop #8: Using secondary data to support evaluation - Part 2.
- Workshop #8: April 23, 2024, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Register for Workshops
These engaging workshops will give you insights and techniques to elevate your data management practices. Complete this TA Workshop Sign-Up to register for workshop #8. Once submitted, expect an invitation to the email address inputted in this form.
Ongoing TA as Requested
Recognizing that your needs are unique and ever-evolving, we are pleased to announce the establishment of an ongoing TA support system by RDA. If you require guidance, have queries, or seek specialized help on any aspect of data management or capacity, our dedicated RDA TA providers are just a step away. To initiate a request for ongoing TA support, please complete this TA Interest Form or directly contact RDA_TA@RDAconsulting.com and provide your name, agency, and program name, and a brief description of your TA needs, and RDA will be in touch within one week.
Grantees: Oct 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2025
| City | Grant Funding Award |
|---|---|
| City of Delano | $1,193,490 |
| City of Merced | $977,647 |
| City of Moreno Valley | $1,500,000 |
| City of San Deigo | $3,651,862 |
| City of Stockton | $2,019,656 |
| Small Scope CBO | Location of Services | Grant Funding Award |
|---|---|---|
| Be Finally Free | Bakersfield | $186,952 |
| Community United for Restorative Youth Justice | Oakland | $400,000 |
| Flintridge Center | Pasadena | $344,928 |
| Hope Now for Youth | Fresno | $38,147 |
| Immanuel Sobriety Inc dba Immanuel House | Perris | $320,814 |
| National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives | Oakland, Stockton, Compton | $400,000 |
| Rainbow Labs Mentoring | Los Angeles | $74,320 |
| The Peace and Justice Law Center | Anaheim, Santa Ana | $400,000 |
| CBO | Location of Services | Grant Funding Award |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for Peace and Unity | Los Angeles | $1,284,833 |
| Brothers Against Banging Youth (BABY) | Los Angeles, Compton | $2,079,033 |
| Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) | Oakland | $5,244,748 |
| Improve Your Tomorrow | Sacramento, Stockton | $6,000,000 |
| Just Us 4 Youth | Pomona | $2,075,666 |
| Life After Uncivil Ruthless Acts (LARA) | Los Angeles | $884,500 |
| ReImagine Mack Road Foundation | Sacramento | $1,395,999 |
| Sanctuary of Hope | Carson, Compton, Gardena, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Lancaster | $956,969 |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health | Sacramento | $6,000,000 |
| Soledad Enrichment Action | Los Angeles | $6,000,000 |
| The Dream Center | Los Angeles | $1,835,240 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco | San Francisco | $3,770,466 |
| Urban Peace Institute | Los Angeles | $189,870 |
| Wendale Davis Foundation | Bakersfield | $903,391 |
Grantees: July 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2025
| City | Grant Funding Award |
|---|---|
| City of Antioch | $1,794,116 |
| City of Bakersfield | $3,114,625 |
| City of Chula Vista | $1,728,456 |
| City of Fresno | $1,823,792 |
| City of Hemet | $963,573 |
| City of Long Beach | $3,919,232 |
| City of Los Angeles | $4,000,000 |
| City of Modesto | $2,215,217 |
| City of Oakland | $5,999,948 |
| City of Pasadena | $2,510,394 |
| City of Pomona | $5,144,940 |
| City of Richmond | $6,000,000 |
| City of Salinas | $3,130,453 |
| City of San Bernardino | $3,800,000 |
| City of San Francisco | $6,000,000 |
| City of Vallejo | $1,541,292 |
| Small Scope CBO | Location of Services | Grant Funding Award |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Family Services | Pasadena | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County | San Jose | $200,000 |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal | Anaheim, Compton, Norwalk, Santa Ana | $400,000 |
| EmpowHer Institute | Los Angeles | $400,000 |
| Fairfield Police Activity League | Fairfield | $378,775 |
| GAP (Gang Awareness and Prevention) | Sacramento | $400,000 |
| Inspire Together | San Bernardino | $400,000 |
| Kids In The Spotlight | Los Angeles, Pasadena, Compton, Long Beach, Inglewood, Carson, Norwalk, Pomona, Lancaster, Palmdale | $400,000 |
| Million Little | Los Angeles | $385,000 |
| MLIFE Foundation | San Francisco | $300,000 |
| Reaching Back "To Our Youth" | Sacramento | $400,000 |
| Rise Up Industries | San Diego | $400,000 |
| Southern California Tennis Association | Los Angeles | $400,000 |
| The Gathering for Justice | Oxnard, Stockton | $400,000 |
| CBO | Location of Services | Grant Funding Award |
|---|---|---|
| Able-Disabled Advocacy, Inc. | San Diego | $1,504,194 |
| Alliance for Community Empowerment | Los Angeles | $2,123,057 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | Los Angeles, Sacramento | $2,690,787 |
| Athletes for Life | Compton | $1,200,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire | Anaheim, Santa Ana | $627,608 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County | San Diego | $707,180 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area | San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Antioch, Hayward, Richmond, Vallejo | $995,461 |
| Bounce Back Generation | San Francisco, Oakland | $670,300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica | Carson, Compton, Gardena, Inglewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena | $5,996,335 |
| CASA of Los Angeles | Compton, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Lancaster, Pomona | $875,827 |
| Centinela Youth Services, Inc | Los Angeles | $2,139,838 |
| Centro CHA Inc. | Long Beach | $500,000 |
| City Serve Network | Bakersfield | $823,664 |
| Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County | Santa Maria | $2,524,469 |
| EntreNous Youth Empowerment Service, Inc. | Compton | $1,679,262 |
| Epidaurus DBA Amity Foundation | Los Angeles | $5,996,318 |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Inc. | Oakland, Richmond, Antioch, San Francisco, San Jose | $1,776,323 |
| Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission | Fresno | $1,094,238 |
| Garden Pathways | Bakersfield | $2,050,667 |
| Girls Club of Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $1,999,916 |
| God's Pantry | Pomona | $2,605,100 |
| Healing Urban Barrios | Los Angeles | $540,556 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles | $3,092,474 |
| John Muir Health | Antioch, Richmon | $1,743,750 |
| Juma Ventures | San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento | $4,483,084 |
| Leaven Kids | Fairfield, Ontario, Vallejo | $1,407,683 |
| Legacy Alliance Outreach | Modesto | $811,800 |
| Loma Linda University Health | San Bernardino | $5,139,420 |
| Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade, Black United Fund, Inc | Los Angeles, Compton, Pomona, Inglewood | $1,500,000 |
| Minority Aids Project | Los Angeles | $450,702 |
| New Directions for Youth, Inc. | Los Angeles | $2,250,000 |
| Options Recovery Services | Oakland | $881,542 |
| Partnership for Growth Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $758,100 |
| Playa Vista Job Opportunities and Business Services | Los Angeles | $6,000,000 |
| Positive Results Center | Los Angeles | $500,000 |
| Prevailing Family Center | Carson, Compton, Gardena, Long Beach | $485,772 |
| Reach Out | Jurupa Valley | $5,871,226 |
| Rising Stars Business Academy, Inc. | Moreno Valley | $1,354,002 |
| Safe Passages (Advance Peace) | Stockton, Vallejo | $4,834,335 |
| Southern California Crossroads | Compton, Los Angeles, Inglewood, Lynwood | $1,292,000 |
| Stay Focused Incorporated | Bakersfield | $1,200,000 |
| The B.U.I.L.D. Program | Los Angeles | $750,000 |
| The Regents of UC Davis | Sacramento | $968,664 |
| The Regents of UC San Diego | San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon | $805,291 |
| We are One United Inc. | Palm Springs | $2,155,632 |
| Whole System Learning | Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles | $1,836,350 |
| Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy | San Bernardino | $1,200,000 |
| Youth ALIVE! | Oakland | $3,677,108 |
Prior CalVIP Cohorts
In February 2020 the BSCC released the CalVIP Cohort 3 RFP to California cities disproportionately impacted by violence (as defined by AB 1603) and the community-based organizations (CBO) that serve them. The BSCC awarded grant funds to 13 large cities (population greater than 40,000), 6 small cities (population 40,000 or less) and 14 CBOs.
CalVIP Data Dashboard
The BSCC engaged Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) to evaluate CalVIP Cohort 3 to help key stakeholders better understand the implementation, administration and progress of grants. SPR designed the dashboard to illustrate the outputs and outcomes grantees have reported to the BSCC through their quarterly progress reports (QPR).
CalVIP Cohort 3 Data Dashboard
Cohort 3 Final Local Evaluation Reports
CalVIP Cohort II Legislative Report – Summary of Programs, Expenditures, and Outcomes
CalVIP Cohort 2 Request for Proposals
CalVIP Cohort 2 Project Summaries
Cohort 2 Final Local Evaluation Reports
November 2020 CalVIP Legislative Report - Summary of Programs, Expenditures and Outcomes
CalVIP Cohort 1 Request for Proposals
CalVIP Cohort 1 Project Summaries
Cohort 1 Final Local Evaluation Reports
- Another Choice, Another Chance Evaluation
- Brotherhood Crusade Evaluation
- Catholic Charities Evaluation
- Centinela Youth Services Evaluation
- City of Compton Evaluation
- City of Los Angeles Evaluation
- City of Oakland Evaluation
- City of Pasadena Evaluation
- City of Perris Evaluation
- City of Richmond Evaluation
- City of Sacramento Evaluation
- City of San Bernardino Evaluation
- City of Stockton Evaluation
- City of Vallejo Evaluation
- Fresh Lifelines for Youth Evaluation
- Huckleberry Youth Programs Evaluation
- Sierra Health Foundation Evaluation
- South Bay Workforce Investment Board Evaluation
- Young Visionaries Evaluation
- Youth Alive! Evaluation
Contact the BSCC regarding the CalVIP Grant
For information about the CalVIP Grant Program please contact:
- Michael Martinez, Field Representative, at Michael.Martinez@bscc.ca.gov
- Katie Thompson, Field Representative, at Katie.Thompson@bscc.ca.gov
- Tony Knapp, Field Representative, at Tony.Knapp@bscc.ca.gov
- Stephanie Birmingham, Program Analyst, at Stephanie.Birmingham@bscc.ca.gov
- Joanna Gonzalez, Program Analyst, at Joanna.Gonzalez@bscc.ca.gov
- Victoria Moreno, Program Analyst, at Victoria.Moreno@bscc.ca.gov
- Edward Casho, Program Analyst, at Edward.Casho@bscc.ca.gov
- Ayesha Arata, Program Analyst, at Ayesha.Arata@bscc.ca.gov
Archive
CalVIP ESCs are a cross-section of subject matter experts with professional experience related to community-based violence intervention initiatives, program evaluation, policy development and advocacy, and individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system. ESCs (learn about ESCs) develop requests for proposals and make funding recommendations to the Board.
During an RFP process, the BSCC holds Bidders’ Conferences to provide clarity on RFP instructions and to answer technical questions from prospective applicants about the RFP process.
June 2022: Cohort 4 Re-Release RFP
- June 2022 Conference Recording
- June 2022 Conference Presentation
- June 2022 Conference Evidence-based Practices and Project Evaluation Presentation
- June 2022 Conference FAQs: Posted 7/7/22
December 2021: Cohort 4
- December 2021 Conference Presentation
- Evidence-based Practices and Project Evaluation Presentation
- December 2021 Conference Recording
- December 2021 Conference FAQS and Answers
March 2020: Cohort 3
- March 2020 Bidders' Conference Recording
- March 2020 Conference Presentation
- March 2020 Conference FAQs and Answers
Cohort 3 Grantee Orientation
CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) Training
CalVIP Evaluator Convening
- 3.23.22 Session 1 Recording
- 3.23.22 Presentation
- 3.25.22 Session 2 Recording
- 3.25.22 Presentation
- 2.22.23 Session 1 Recording
- 2.22.23 Presentation
- 2.23.23 Session 2 Recording
- 2.23.23 Presentation
CalVIP Evaluator Orientation
- March 4th Recording
- LEP/LER Guidelines
- Evaluator Orientation Presentation
- Statewide Evaluation Design Report
Evidence-Based Violence Reduction Strategies - Thomas Abt