Cohort 5 RFP | Capacity Building | Data Collection Resources | Cohort 4 Grants | Prior Cohorts | Contact the CalVIP Team
The California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (CalVIP) Grant is an initiative aimed at enhancing public health and safety through support for community-based gun violence reduction efforts in communities that are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. The purpose of the grant is to disrupt cycles of violence and retaliatory actions in order to lower the rates of homicides, shootings, and aggravated assaults in affected communities. CalVIP grants fund a variety of evidence-based programs designed to reduce community gun violence, such as:
- Hospital-based violence intervention programs
- Street outreach initiatives, and
- Focused deterrence strategies.
Key updates to the program came with the signing of Assembly Bill 762 in September 2023. Eligible applicants now include:
- Cities disproportionately impacted by violence
- Community-based organizations (CBOs) serving these cities
- Counties with cities facing significant gun violence issues
- Tribal governments experiencing violence
Capacity Building in the Field of Community Violence Intervention (CVI)
AB 762 also permits the BSCC to allocate up to 5 percent of CalVIP funds annually to bolster the capacity of community gun violence intervention programs. These resources will be used for the following types of initiatives:
- Training and certification for frontline gun violence prevention and intervention professionals.
- Technical assistance to foster the growth of CBOs dedicated to gun violence intervention.
- Mental health and other supportive services to frontline CVI professionals and their families.
- Professional development efforts to recruit, retain, and support CVI frontline professionals.
Funding for CalVIP
- Historically, CalVIP has received $9 million yearly from the General Fund, supplemented occasionally with one-time augmentations.
- Starting July 1, 2024, the program will benefit from an excise tax on retail sales of firearms and ammunition, established by AB 28 (Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act).
- The first $75 million collected annually (or as much as is available) from this tax will be continuously appropriated to the BSCC for CalVIP, ensuring a dedicated and potentially substantial funding source for violence intervention initiatives.
CalVIP Cohort 5 Grants
The CalVIP Cohort 5 application period is now open. Proposals are due August 18, 2025.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
This RFP Instruction Packet provides the information necessary to prepare a proposal to the BSCC for funds available through the CalVIP Grant Program. Proposals selected for funding will be under agreement with the BSCC from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The term of the grant agreement includes three-year service delivery period and an additional six months to finalize and submit the required Final Local Evaluation Report and financial audit. Non-binding Letters of Intent are due March 14, 2025.
3/12/25 Update: Revised Eligibility Criteria for CBO Applicants, (see pages 12-13 of the RFP)
3/4/25 Update: Revised Attachment B, CalVIP Project Work Plan, (see page 75 of the RFP)
2/19/25 Update: Revised due dates for questions (see page 1 of the RFP)
CalVIP Cohort 5 Proposals must be received by 5:00 P.M. (PST) on August 18, 2025.
CalVIP Cohort 5 RFP Instruction Packet
Updated 3/12/25
CalVIP Cohort 5 Notice of Funding Availability
CalVIP Cohort 5 SAMPLE Grant Agreement
Mandatory Attachments to the RFP
- CalVIP Cohort 5 Budget Attachment Updated 3.6.25
- CalVIP Cohort 5 Project Work Plan Updated 3.4.25
- Criteria and Assurance for Non-Governmental Organizations that Receive BSCC Grant Funds as a Subcontractor
- Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies Regarding Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement
Submission Instructions
The BSCC uses special application software called “Submittable” for its competitive grant process. Applications for CalVIP Cohort 5 must be submitted through the BSCC Submittable Application Portal. Applicants who do not already have one must create a free Submittable account. After an account is established, applicants may proceed with the submission process. As part of this process, applicants will be required to upload mandatory attachments, complete the attachments and then upload them to the BSCC Submittable Application Portal.
Please be advised that completing the application and uploading the required documents into the Submittable Application Portal can take a significant amount of time. It is extremely important that applicants begin the submission process early. Applicants that wait until the due date to complete the submission process often run out of time. Applicants are strongly advised to submit proposals well in advance of the due date and time to avoid disqualification. The Submittable application portal will not accept submissions after 5:00 PM (PST) on August 18, 2025.
CalVIP Cohort 5 Grant Information Session
On March 11, 2025 prospective applicants are invited – but not required – to attend a Grant Information Session. The purpose of these sessions is to provide clarity on RFP instructions and answer technical questions from prospective applicants. BSCC staff will review proposal submission instructions, funding information, eligible grant activities, and the rating process. The session was recorded and is posted below.
CalVIP Capacity Building Efforts
AB 762 allows the BSCC to set aside up to five percent of the total funds appropriated for the CalVIP Grant Program each year for activities to build and sustain capacity in the field of community violence intervention (CVI).
- Training and Certification for Frontline CVI professionals: RFPs under development
- Support for Data Collection and Program Evaluation: View the CalVIP Capacity Building RFP (released 2/18/25; proposals due 4/4/25)
- Statewide Convenings of CVI Professionals: TBD
- Technical Assistance for Nonprofit Organizations Aiming to Implement CVI Projects: RFP under development
- Grants Management Support for CalVIP Grantees: RFP under development
- Mental Health Support to CalVIP Frontline Workers and their Families: incorporated into Cohort 5 RFP
CalVIP Data Collection Resources
CalVIP Cohort 4 Grants
In 2021, the state Budget Act provided a one-time augmentation of $200 million (in addition to the annual allocation of $9 million) across three fiscal years to enhance and expand the CalVIP program. 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.
Cohort 4 (10/1/22 - 12/31/25) Project Summaries | Cohort 4 (7/1/22 - 12/31/25) Project Summaries
City Grantees
| 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 Grantees
| 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 Grantees
| 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 |
City Grantees
| 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 Grantees
| 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 Grantees
| 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 |
Ongoing Technical Assistance by Request
Recognizing that your needs are unique and ever-evolving, the BSCC has established an ongoing TA support system with RDA Consulting. 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.
QPR/LEP Webinar
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
Orientation Virtual Binder
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
- Program Responsibilities – PDF
- UPDATED July 2024 - SAMPLE CMV Tool with Instructions – PDF
SAMPLE CMV Tool – PDFCMV Tool User Guide – PDF
Orientation Recordings
- 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
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
- Christy Fields, Program Manager, at Christy.Fields@bscc.ca.gov
- Ayesha Arata, Program Analyst, at Ayesha.Arata@bscc.ca.gov
- Edward Casho, Program Analyst, at Edward.Casho@bscc.ca.gov
- Joanna Gonzales, Program Analyst, at Joanna.Gonzales@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