Public Health Funding Opportunity

Funding Opportunities:

https://publichealthmdc.com/about/funding-opportunities

Violence Prevention Grant Program

For this year’s Violence Prevention Grant Program, we are seeking to fund programs that will support the existing work of the Public Health’s Violence Prevention Unit in four high need communities in Dane County: 

1. Kennedy Heights
2. Parks Cedar
3. Harmony
4. Madison Estates

To support these communities this grant will fund programs that focus on four funding categories:

• Child/Youth Engagement: Examples include after school programming, art workshops, or other
  forms of enrichment aimed at engaging children.
• Teen Engagement: Examples include mentoring, school support, or employment training
• Adult Engagement: Examples include Workforce Development, Job Searching or Skills
  Development, or other forms of enrichment
• Mental Health: Examples include wellness or support circles, individual mental health or other
  forms of resources for those in need.

Funding Details

• Total funds available: $200,000
• Total awards available: 4
• Project period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Application Deadline

November 14, 2025

How to apply

• Read the full Request for Proposal instructions
• Complete application
• Find all materials on our Funding webpage

Questions

All questions related to the application may be emailed to Ahmad Moghadam: amoghadam@publichealthmdc.com

Harm Reduction Drop-In Center

We are seeking a qualified applicant to establish a Harm Reduction and Prevention Drop-In Center that acts as a nonjudgmental community hub offering a safe environment and trauma-informed services that meets people where they are, reduces immediate health risks, and helps individuals connect to care and long-term support. The goal is to reduce stigma, prevent overdose deaths, promote health and dignity, and connect people to care through a welcoming, accessible environment.

Total funds available:

$2,400,000 over three years ($800,000 per year)

Eligibility:

Eligibility is open to all non-governmental agencies. We reserve the right to evaluate applicants' ability to successfully complete the project and appropriately manage funds.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

How to apply:

• Read the full Request for Proposal instructions(opens in a new window)(link is external).
• Complete application(link is external).

Questions:

All questions related to the application may be emailed to Julia Olsen: jolsen@publichealthmdc.com.