Safer Communities Grant program

Safer Communities Grant program is sponsored by City of Memphis. This program supports comprehensive safety initiatives for individuals and neighborhoods at varying risk levels of involvement in community violence. Funding is available under two tiers, Prevention and Intervention, to ensure targeted, high-impact programming.

City of Memphis Invests $600,000 in Safer Communities Grants - The City of Memphis City of Memphis Invests $600,000 in Safer Communities Grants Supporting 34 Local Organizations Working to Reduce Violence MEMPHIS, Tenn.

, December 9, 2025 – The City of Memphis, through the Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement, is investing $600,000 in Safer Communities Grants to strengthen the work of 34 nonprofit organizations focused on preventing and interrupting violence in neighborhoods across our city.

This round of grants reflects Memphis’ belief that our city grows stronger when we invest in the people and organizations who lift our neighborhoods every day. These resources support mentoring, mental health services, crisis response, and street outreach. Together, they strengthen the network of partners who help Memphis rise by preventing violence, supporting families, and opening new pathways to safety and stability.

Awards were made within two categories, Prevention and Intervention, ensuring resources reach organizations serving residents at varying levels of risk. “Every one of these organizations helps make our neighborhoods safer and stronger,” said Mayor Paul Young. “Their work supports people in critical moments and helps Memphis rise toward greater stability and peace.

” “As chair of the Public Safety Committee, I am encouraged to see city dollars supporting community partners who are close to the work and close to the people they serve,” said Councilwoman Janika White. “Public safety is not just about response. It is about prevention, opportunity, and trust, and these grants help us move in that direction together.

” The FY26 Safer Communities Grant cycle follows national best practices and federal guidance, including 2 CFR Part 200 and insights from the National Offices of Violence Prevention Network. All grantees will participate in structured training, data reporting, and citywide convenings to ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.

Funded organizations include: Literacy Mid South, Girls Incorporated of Memphis, Christopher A Pugh II Center, Memphis in May International Festival Inc., SchoolSeed Project Stand, Peer Power Foundation, The Dennis Price Jr. Foundation, Streets Ministries Inc., City Leadership, SafeWays Incorporated, Dress for Success Memphis, Memphis Thoroughbreds Track Club Inc., We Fight Monsters LTD, 2Unique Community Salvation Foundation, Operation Taking Back 901, Transitional Re Entry Adult Program (TRAP), Customized Veterans Group, B L O C Squad Memphis, Samaritan Counseling Center of the Mid South, BSOY Foundation, Regional One Health, South Side Wildcats, UniverCity Family CDC, Bevo Boys Fitness Academy, Carpenter Art Garden, Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis, Legacy of Legends CDC, Stop the Killing Cut the Beef CDC, Boys to Men of Memphis Mentoring Program, Divine Divas Academy Inc., Hope House Day Care Center Inc., Mane Up Memphis Inc., Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corporation, and Golden Institute.

The grant period runs from November 1, 2025, through September 1, 2026. For more information about the Safer Communities Grant program, visit memphistn. gov/joint office .

Arlenia Cole, City of Memphis,