The application period is now open for four Office of Public Safety Grants! Those grants are the Targeted Community Investment Grant (TCIG), the Community Capacity Grant (CCG), the Community Expansion Grant (CEG), [those three are collectively known as the City’s Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grants], and the Safety Through Care grant (STC) [formerly the Overdose Prevention & Community Healing fund (OPCH)]. Organizations in Philadelphia engaged in prevention or intervention work focused on violence or substance misuse can apply for grants from $10,000 to $1 million. Funding is available through the grants at various amounts to align with organizational experience and program scope:

• TCIG ($10,000, $25,000, $40,000, $50,000) provides grants to new and growing organizations offering summer programming. Programs may be summer-long programs, single events, or a series of one-time events occurring during the grant period, June through September.
• CCG ($75,000) supports organizations that have been a TCIG grantee within the past three cohorts and are ready to expand their capacity with larger awards over a longer grant period, March through December.
• STC ($150,000) funds ten organizations that work to address substance misuse. These organizations will receive specialized technical assistance and become tertiary distributors of Narcan during the grant period, January through December.
• CEG ($100,000, $250,000, $500,000, $750,000, $1,000,000) is designed for mid-sized, established organizations with demonstrated capacity to implement larger-scale programming and achieve measurable community impact. Funded organizations must offer programming for at least nine months of the grant period, January through December.

• Individuals
• Nonprofits
• Fiscally sponsored organizations
• LLCs
• S-Corps
• B-Corps

Updates to the application and grants have been designed to improve accessibility for smaller and grassroots organizations, better align funding with organizational capacity, and provide a clear pathway for growth across all funding levels.

Additionally, this year’s funding cycle updates reflect feedback from partners and stakeholders to ensure a clear, aligned approach and consistent messaging across the application, review, and implementation process.

What are OPS grants?

The Office of Public Safety grant program funds community-based violence and substance misuse prevention and intervention programs that improve public safety, increase opportunities for self-development and care, and build a stronger sense of community throughout neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence and substance misuse.

OPS grantees use trauma-informed approaches to gun violence and substance misuse, build resiliency in their communities, mediate conflicts, and promote social or economic empowerment. Examples of past programs include, but are not limited to:

• Resource fairs
• Outreach events
• Job training and career development
• Neighborhood and community beautification
• Education events and workshops
• Community engagement

How can I apply?

The common application for all four grants opens Friday, August 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The application period closes on September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Information Sessions will be held virtually to support applicants throughout the process. Sessions will be offered on the following dates:

• Wednesday, September 2, 2026            6:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 8, 2026                  12:00 PM
• Thursday September 10, 2026               6:00 PM
• Monday, September 14, 2026                 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 16, 2026          12:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026                6:00 PM
• Thursday, September 24, 2026              12:00 PM
• Monday, September 28, 2026                 12:00 PM

To learn more about the grants, you can register for an info session and apply online.

For more information about the grants, email AntiViolenceGrants@phila.gov.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

 Date of Notice: August 27, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17^th Floor, Philadelphia, PA  19107
215-686-9760

 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA).

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about September 15, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:

Project Title:  Media Flats
Purpose:  Media Flats is a proposed new construction project including a 33 unit affordable senior apartment building.
Location: Infill site at 6435-45 Media Street. Philadelphia, PA 19151
Estimated Cost: Total development cost is $18,458,358.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. The ERR is available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. mail. Submit your request by U.S. mail to City of Philadelphia, City Planning Commission, 1515 Arch St., 13^th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or by email to planning@phila.gov.

POSTING INFORMATION
This full legal notice can be accessed online at the following address: www.phila.gov/dhcd/legal-notices

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD.  All comments received by September 14, 2026, will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as DHCD’s Deputy Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Philadelphia to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

The Institute

The Office of Public Safety, in partnership with The Roca Impact Institute, is launching Cohort 3 of the Philadelphia Peacekeepers Institute, an intensive 8-week professional development training program for community violence intervention (CVI) professionals working in the field. 

The Peacekeepers Institute is the first in the nation built around Roca’s Rewire CBT, a cognitive behavioral intervention designed to equip frontline staff to help high-risk individuals learn and practice the lifesaving skills they need to heal from trauma and make healthier choices. 

The 8-week curriculum was built to reflect the real needs of Philadelphia’s CVI field practitioners. Participants will engage in rigorous learning that will expose them to best practices, equip them with concrete tools for the day-to-day work, help them understand and manage trauma, and create a professional network and supportive community within Philadelphia’s CVI ecosystem. 

Curriculum Topics 

• Rewire CBT and Trauma Responsive Strategies 

• Professional Standards of Practice for CVI 

• Outreach, Engagement, & Relationships 

• How to be an Effective Case Manager and Advocate 

• Supervision and Support 

• How to Tell Your Story 

• Stop the Bleed + Narcan Training 

• History of CVI in Philadelphia 

Cohort 3 Details

Dates: Tuesdays, October 13th – December 8th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
Location: The Braid Mill, 441 High Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Cost: Participation is at no cost to selected participants 

Key Partners 

• Host: City of Philadelphia Office of Public Safety (OPS) 

• Implementation & Curriculum Partner: Roca Impact Institute 

• Evaluation Partner: Black and Brown Collective 

Cohort 3 Eligibility 

In Cohort 3, the Philadelphia’s Peacekeepers Institute is inviting Philadelphia-based community violence intervention organizations, including community- and hospital-based violence intervention programs, to express interest in nominating eligible frontline staff.

The Institute is designed specifically to support the learning of CVI professionals working in the field, directly with high-risk individuals. This includes, but is not limited to:  

• Outreach workers  

• Case managers  

• Field supervisors 

• Hospital-based violence intervention staff 

 After the interest period closes, organizations will be notified of their eligibility and, if eligible, invited to nominate staff members who meet the Institute’s criteria. All interested organizations are encouraged to attend a virtual info session and submit an interest form.  

Interested in Nominating Staff?

Organizations should complete the Cohort 3 Interest Form by Friday, September 4 at 5:00 pm.

Interest Form: bit.ly/ppicohort3interest

Virtual Info Sessions:  

Organizations interested in learning more about the Institute, eligibility requirements, or the nomination process are invited to attend a virtual information session.

Register Here: bit.ly/peacekeepersinstitute 

12:00–1:00 PM

• Wednesday, August 26th

• Thursday, August 27th  

• Thursday, September 3rd

Cohort 3 begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Join the City of Philadelphia’s Home Appraisal Bias Program and industry partners for the inaugural Appraisal & Assessment Career Exploration Expo!

This is a unique opportunity to learn about rewarding careers in property valuation, assessment, real estate, and related fields. This interactive event will introduce students, career changers, and professionals to the many pathways available within the valuation profession. It will host a variety of professionals, including:

• Appraisers
• Assessors
• Educational institutions
• Government agencies
• Housing organizations
• Lenders
• Industry leaders

Event details

• When: Wednesday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: 1755 N 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
• Learn more & RSVP: View the Google Calendar event