Community Anchor Institutions

Description

The City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, is seeking proposals from existing, established, and qualified community-based organizations to serve as Community Anchor Institutions (Community Anchors), key organizations that will support the City’s violence prevention strategy across all six police zones.  Success of the City’s violence prevention strategy hinges on building an effective network of organizations working in a particular police zone or neighborhood. These organizations will leverage their community trust, experience, and networks to facilitate upstream prevention efforts, coordinate stakeholders, including entities funded by the Stop the Violence Fund, and foster community-led solutions.Interested organizations should have demonstrated experience in community organizing, stakeholder engagement and management, community-based programming, and knowledge of gun violence prevention frameworks.   Selected organizations will play a crucial role in fostering inclusive community participation, enhancing stakeholder communication, and supporting City-funded violence prevention initiatives. They will engage residents, coordinate City and community resources, including external partners, and contribute to efforts to prevent gun violence.The City intends to establish three-year agreements, beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028.Please refer to the Scope of Work section for detailed information regarding contract expectations and proposal submission requirements.