Violence Prevention Microgrants (DAO)

Violence Prevention Microgrants (DAO) is sponsored by Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (distributed and audited by the Philadelphia Foundation). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

District Attorney Larry Krasner Awards $240,000 in Violence Prevention Grants to 26 Local Non-Profit Groups Focused on Neighborhood Beautification Throughout Philadelphia - Office of the District Attorney : City of Philadelphia Divisions, Units and Supervisors Alternatives to Prosecution & Incarceration Homicides & Non-Fatal Shootings Family Violence & Sexual Assault Economic & Property Crimes Labor Crimes Enforcement Unit Conviction Integrity Unit Special Investigations Unit Children Testifying in Court CARES Peer Crisis Responders for Homicide Survivors Diversion Policy & Juvenile Justice Programs Truancy Prevention and Child Support Enforcement Reports and Data Snapshots PHILADELPHIA (August 10, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s External Engagement and Government Affairs Division on Monday announced the award of $240,000 in violence prevention microgrants to 26 community-based 501(c)(3) organizations focused on neighborhood beautification.

Since the DAO’s Violence Prevention Grant Initiative launched in May 2021, the program has awarded over $8. 2 million in microgrant awards. The DAO awarded these local groups aimed at revitalizing neglected public spaces, impacting neighborhoods through ecological justice education, and bringing environmental enhancement efforts to communities across Philadelphia.

Their work includes providing opportunities and programming for neighborhood beautification projects, bettering the environment, and keeping our community safe through these endeavors.

The full list of grantees and the microgrant amount: A Little Taste of Everything (DBA Mill Creek Urban Farm) – $10,000 Action for Justice Collective – $5,000 Agape African Senior Center – $5,000 By Faith Eternal Health Care (DBA By Faith Health and Healing) – $5,000 East Falls Town Watch, Inc. – $5,000 Fair Amount Food Forest – $5,000 Fernhill Food Forest – $10,000 Historic Fair Hill – $10,000 Human Rights Coalition: Toxic Prisons Campaign – $5,000 Mural Arts Philadelphia – $20,000 North Light Community Center – $10,000 North Philadelphia Peace Park – $10,000 North Philly Project – $10,000 Northwest Victim Services – $20,000 Ordinarie Heroes – $10,000 Original American Foundation – $5,000 Philadelphia Youth Basketball – $5,000 Philadelphia Youth Football Academy – $5,000 Reinhard St.

Community Farm & Kitchen – $5,000 Roxborough Development Corporation – $10,000 Sanctuary Farm Phila – $10,000 The MasterMind Cooperative – $10,000 West Central Germantown Neighbors – $10,000 “August marks 59 consecutive months of declines in violent crime in Philadelphia, and while we have a lot more work to do, these 26 organizations represent a big part of the solution by providing boots-on-the-ground resources and support to our communities,” said District Attorney Larry Krasner.

“Neighborhood beautification and blight reduction not only improves the quality of life, but it strengthens the sense of community that enables neighborhoods to thrive. These organizations should be applauded for their dedication and commitment to keeping our communal spaces accessible.

” “Since 2021, the DAO has been intentional about reinvesting into communities that have been disproportionately harmed by violent crime, and we are seeing the fruits of that labor pay off with the continued decrease in crime,” said G. Lamar Stewart, Chief, DAO’s External Engagement & Government Affairs Division.

“We thank these organizations for understanding the importance of environmental justice work and providing opportunities to our young people through that work. We also thank our partners at the Philadelphia Foundation for managing the application process and ensuring fiscal compliance.

The DAO’s External Engagement & Government Affairs Division remains deeply committed to helping communities in the journey of healing and transformation in collaboration with our partners. ”