National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPCs): Rigorous Evaluation of Prevention Approaches to Prevent and Reduce Youth Violence
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research institutions and public health organizations conducting rigorous evaluation of youth violence prevention approaches. Applicants must be established centers or universities with capacity to conduct research, build community partnerships, and train early-career researchers. Projects must focus on communities with above-average youth violence rates and evaluate at least two distinct prevention approaches. Activities target youth aged 10-24 years across the United States.
Strong administrative infrastructure is required to manage research implementation, evaluation, and dissemination. Community collaboration with local organizations and youth advisory councils is mandatory. Training components for early-career researchers must be integrated into the project.
Federal funding of approximately $1.2 million is available per award from a $30 million pool.
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Key dates
- Jul 2, 2026 Applications open
- Dec 1, 2026 Application deadline in 138 days
- Aug 28, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to expand the evidence base for the prevention of violence among youth aged 10 to 24 years.
The purpose of this announcement is to fund the National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (or Youth Violence Prevention Centers; YVPCs) to continue to build the evidence-base for youth violence prevention approaches, build strong community collaboration and engagement to inform the research, and support training for early career researchers. The proposed YVPCs should focus activities on communities with rates of youth violence that are higher than the national average.
The YVPCs will address four core elements: 1) Administrative Capacity: YPCS should establish a strong administrative infrastructure within the YVPC to support the effective implementation and evaluation of prevention approaches and the translation and dissemination of results. 2) Research and Rigorous Evaluation: YVPCs should conduct a rigorous evaluation of at least two distinct violence prevention approaches. These approaches must address at least two of the priority research areas specified in the funding announcement to reduce rates of youth violence in the selected communities. 3) Collaboration and Engagement: YVPCs should foster partnerships with local organizations and individuals who can provide insights and guidance to inform prevention and research activities. They should actively engage in efforts to share knowledge and collaborate on youth violence prevention efforts and establish a youth advisory council in each intervention community. 4) Training and Education: YVPCs should integrate training activities for early career researchers in youth violence prevention. These activities should complement the YVPC’s implementation, evaluation, and research efforts and foster collaboration and engagement.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Colleges (all higher ed)
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application narrative addressing four core elements
- Detailed evaluation plan with rigorous methodology
- Evidence of community partnerships and letters of support
- Curriculum vitae or biosketches of key personnel
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Youth advisory council formation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Joyce Dieterly
- 📧 ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-718-5301
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.136 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$34,000,000
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$31,738,059
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$30,693,766
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$28,459,850
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$28,222,200
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$26,704,737
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$26,450,431
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$26,071,385
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$26,070,052
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$25,767,710
Top States by Funding
- DC 6 awards $120.7M
- OH 5 awards $95.2M
- GA 4 awards $80.9M
- FL 4 awards $68.0M
- PA 3 awards $65.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.136). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $456,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $458,397,564 | |
| 2026 est. | $458,397,564 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Research institutions, universities, and public health organizations with established research capacity and infrastructure. Applicants must demonstrate ability to partner with community organizations and conduct rigorous evaluation.
What research activities are supported?
Rigorous evaluation of at least two distinct youth violence prevention approaches. Projects must address priority research areas and focus on communities with above-average youth violence rates. Training for early-career researchers is required.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This is a full-funding opportunity with no required cost-sharing or matching funds.
What is the award amount and project duration?
Funding is approximately $1.2 million per award. Specific project duration is not detailed but typical for prevention research is 3-5 years. Check the funding announcement for exact duration.
What are the four core elements applicants must address?
Administrative capacity, rigorous research and evaluation of prevention approaches, community collaboration and engagement with youth advisory councils, and training activities for early-career researchers.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate your institution's research capacity and track record in youth violence prevention. Include evidence of prior successful collaborations with community partners.
- Design your evaluation plan using rigorous methodology. Specify exactly which two (or more) prevention approaches you'll evaluate and how they address priority research areas.
- Build authentic partnerships with community organizations before submitting. Show how communities informed your approach selection and demonstrate genuine local engagement.
- Explain how your project will train early-career researchers. Include mentorship plans, career development activities, and how training integrates with your research activities.
- Address health equity explicitly. Show how your selected communities and prevention approaches will reduce disparities in youth violence across different populations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak community engagement described only in text without documented partnerships. Prevention approaches poorly aligned with priority research areas specified in announcement. Insufficient detail on rigorous evaluation methodology and how results will be disseminated to practice and policy.
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