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.
CalVIP Cohort 4
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. Released originally in July 2022, the CalVIP Cohort 4 request for proposals was re-released in October 2022 resulting in a greater number of CalVIP programs in California cities and community-based organizations.
Cohort 4 (10/1/22 - 12/31/25) Project Summariesopens PDF file
Cohort 4 (7/1/22 - 12/31/25) Project Summariesopens PDF file
Cohort 4 Grantee Resources
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.
The initial two-part workshop series is dedicated to honing your data collection, administration, and entry skills. Mark your calendars for:
- Part 1: September 13, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
- Part 2: October 19, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST
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 Part 1 and/or Part 2 of this series!
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.comcreate new email 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.
Local Evaluation Plan Templateopens WORD file
CalVIP QPR Data Reporting Guide opens PDF file
CalVIP Baseline Survey Templateopens PDF file -For Preparatory Use Only
CalVIP QPR: Part 1 Templateopens PDF file -For Preparatory Use Only
CalVIP QPR: Part 2 Templateopens PDF file -For Preparatory Use Only
CalVIP QPR: Part 3 Templateopens PDF file -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
- 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 Templateopens PDF file -For Preparatory Use Only
- CalVIP QPR: Part 1 Templateopens PDF file -For Preparatory Use Only
- CalVIP QPR: Part 2 Templateopens PDF file -For Preparatory Use Only
- CalVIP QPR: Part 3 Templateopens PDF file -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
Cohort 4 Grantees
In November 2021 the BSCC released the CalVIP Cohort 4 Request for Proposals (RFP) and then re-released it in June 2022 to California cities disproportionately impacted by violence and the community-based organizations that serve them.
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 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 RFPopens PDF file to California cities disproportionately impacted by violence (as defined by AB 1603opens PDF file ) 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 II Legislative Report – Summary of Programs, Expenditures, and Outcomesopens PDF file
CalVIP Cohort 2 Request for Proposalsopens PDF file
CalVIP Cohort 2 Project Summariesopens PDF file
Cohort 2 Final Local Evaluation Reports
- opens in a new windowCalifornia Conference for Equality and Justiceopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Duarteopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Gilroyopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Lompocopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Los Angelesopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Oxnardopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Parlieropens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Salinasopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Santa Rosaopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Seasideopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowGarden Pathwaysopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowOption Recoveryopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowPV Jobsopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowSouth Bay Community Servicesopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowThe Reverence Projectopens PDF file
CalVIP Cohort 1 Request for Proposalsopens PDF file
CalVIP Cohort 1 Project Summariesopens PDF file
Cohort 1 Final Local Evaluation Reports
- Another Choice, Another Chance Evaluationopens PDF file
- Brotherhood Crusade Evaluationopens PDF file
- Catholic Charities Evaluationopens PDF file
- Centinela Youth Services Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Compton Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Los Angeles Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Oakland Evaluationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowCity of Pasadena Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Perris Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Richmond Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Sacramento Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of San Bernardino Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Stockton Evaluationopens PDF file
- City of Vallejo Evaluationopens PDF file
- Fresh Lifelines for Youth Evaluationopens PDF file
- Huckleberry Youth Programs Evaluationopens PDF file
- Sierra Health Foundation Evaluationopens PDF file
- South Bay Workforce Investment Board Evaluationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowYoung Visionaries Evaluationopens PDF file
- Youth Alive! Evaluationopens PDF file
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.govcreate new email
- Christy Fields, Staff Services Manager I, at Christy.Fields@bscc.ca.govcreate new email
- Angela Ardisana, Program and Fiscal Analyst, at Angela.Ardisana@bscc.ca.govcreate new email (Cohort 3)
- Stephanie Birmingham, Program and Fiscal Analyst, at Stephanie.Birmingham@bscc.ca.govcreate new email (Cohort 4)
- Joanna Gonzalez, Program and Fiscal Analyst, at Joanna.Gonzalez@bscc.ca.govcreate new email (Cohort 4)
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 Presentationopens PDF file
- June 2022 Conference Evidence-based Practices and Project Evaluation Presentationopens PDF file
- June 2022 Conference FAQs: Posted 7/7/22opens PDF file
December 2021: Cohort 4
- December 2021 Conference Presentationopens PDF file
- Evidence-based Practices and Project Evaluation Presentationopens PDF file
- December 2021 Conference Recording
- December 2021 Conference FAQS and Answers
March 2020: Cohort 3
Cohort 3 Grantee Orientation
CalVIP Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) Training
- CalVIP QPR Training Recordingopens VIDEO file
- CalVIP QPR Training Presentationopens PDF file
- CalVIP QPR Guideopens PDF file
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 Presentationopens PDF file
- 2.23.23 Session 2 Recording
- 2.23.23 Presentationopens PDF file
CalVIP Evaluator Orientation
- March 4th Recording
- LEP/LER Guidelinesopens PDF file
- Evaluator Orientation Presentationopens POWERPOINT file
- Statewide Evaluation Design Reportopens PDF file
Evidence-Based Violence Reduction Strategies - Thomas Abt