The South Bend Alive grant program is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to reduce incidents of gun violence in the community and provide constructive initiatives for South Bend’s young people.
The program, managed by the Office of Community Initiatives, focuses on funding community-based initiatives that provide mentorship for young people, help connect youth with employment training and opportunities, and conduct community outreach and youth engagement activities.
The grants range in size from $5,000 to $25,000 and will support new or existing programs that are proven to help prevent or reduce gun violence among youth and young adults.
How to Apply
To apply for the program:
- Click here to download the grant application. If you’re a first-time grant applicant, fill out this survey (Note: please click “Continue Anyway” after clicking this link) so the Community Initiatives team can contact you if needed.
- Click here to download the required budget form. If you are unable to access the Microsoft Excel file, click here to download a fillable PDF version of the budget form.
- Submit completed grant application, narrative, and budget form by email to alive@southbendin.gov. Completed application packages can also be delivered in person to the Mayor’s Office, 14th Floor of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., or submitted by mail to: Mayor’s Office, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1400 North, South Bend, IN 46601
Applications for the program will be accepted until November 16, 2020, and final grant awards will be announced before December 31, 2020.
Grant Information Sessions
The Office of Community Initiatives will host community information sessions for prospective applicants:
Wednesday, September 23rd, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Charles Black Community Center
3419 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619
Wednesday, September 30th, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
1522 W. Linden Ave., South Bend, IN 46628
Wednesday, October 21st, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club
502 E. Sample Street South Bend, IN 46601
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Residents in South Bend can apply. Your program/initiative MUST have a South Bend zip code.
Who is on the review committee?
This will be announced on Nov. 16, 2020.
If I have two different or multiple relevant projects, can I submit two applications under the same name/owners?
South Bend Alive is seeking to give One Award Per Applicant. Applications will not be turned away, but awards will be based on committee decisions that prioritize target outcomes for youth in our city.
Will priority be given to those projects/applicants who have already been active in the community?
Not necessarily. We are looking for new ideas as well as old ideas to be submitted for grant funding. The strength of applications will be the primary determining factor for grant awards.
I’ve never applied for grant funding before. Where can I go to get help with this?
Fill out your information on this survey to be notified of when workshops will be held.
When is the application due?
The application will need to be completed and turned in by Nov. 16 at 5:00 p.m.
When will the final decisions be made?
Grant recipients will be finalized by Mid-December 2020 followed by necessary MOU’s and contracts associated with awards.
