The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, through its Police Department and the Office of Administration and Finance, is administering the Shannon Community Safety Initiative (Shannon CSI) Grant Program locally as part of its participation in the statewide initiative funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS). This local request for proposals (RFP) enables community-based organizations operating in Springfield to apply for sub-awards under the City’s anticipated allocation from the state.
The Shannon CSI Grant Program follows the core principles of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP) Comprehensive Gang Model. It supports a multi-disciplinary, regional approach to combat youth and gang violence through coordinated efforts in prevention, intervention, law enforcement, prosecution, and reintegration. Funding is available for programs operating between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. The final funding start date may depend on the timing of the state-level contract.
The City of Springfield plans to apply for up to $1,247,411.92 from EOPSS. Based on the actual award amount, Springfield will make approximately 67% of those funds available to eligible local partners. Community-based program agencies may apply for up to $100,000 each. The grant is competitive and subject to review, with the possibility of full, partial, or no funding depending on the quality of the applications received.
Priority will be given to applications that target high-risk neighborhoods with elevated levels of youth violence, gang activity, and substance abuse. Applicants must demonstrate a neighborhood-based approach, the ability to work with multi-disciplinary partners, and a written commitment to provide a 25% match in funds if the organization is affiliated with the city or is a quasi-municipal entity.
Applications are due by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Bids became available on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. All questions must be submitted by September 9, 2025, and answers will be issued by September 11, 2025, via addenda to all registered bidders. The City of Springfield encourages minority and women participation of at least twenty percent in all contracts and reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids in the public interest.
