Violence Intervention and Prevention Neighborhood Lead Agencies Service

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted 28 days agoDeadline: May 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Boston seeks neighborhood lead agencies to design and sustain trauma-informed violence intervention and prevention initiatives that empower community members and foster safer, more connected neighborhoods.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be based in Boston, preferably within the proposed neighborhood
Must have demonstrated experience in community organizing, advocacy, and violence prevention work
Must have a mission that addresses systemic inequities or a commitment to adopt this focus
Must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or apply through a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent
Must have the capacity to manage a public contract and fulfill all reporting requirements
Must target a contiguous micro-neighborhood in Boston with approximately 900 to 1000 households
Must maintain General Liability Insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance
Must comply with the City of Boston Living Wage Ordinance

BUDGET

Verified

$40,000 – $45,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

April 6th, 2026: RFP Legal Notice publication and availability online.

April 13th, 2026: Questions due by 5:00 PM EST.

April 20th, 2026: Responses to questions available.

May 4th, 2026: RFP Submissions due by 5:00 PM EST.

June 8th, 2026: Notification of Decision.

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 13th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Boston Public Health Commission

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks vendors to provide violence intervention and prevention neighborhood lead agencies services for the governmental authority in Boston, Massachusetts. The selected organization will develop, implement, and sustain neighborhood-based Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Initiatives utilizing a trauma-informed and healing-centered community building approach.

Key responsibilities include deepening resident engagement, increasing social cohesion, and mobilizing community members through regular monthly meetings. Lead agencies are expected to actively engage children and youth in positive activities and leadership roles, ensure equitable access to resources supporting physical and emotional wellness, and work to improve the physical environment to encourage social connections.

Community members, with support from the lead agency, will lead public actions following violent incidents to address root causes. The ultimate goal is to build resilient, safe neighborhoods through collaborative, inclusive, and proactive strategies.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.