Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence’s (MOHTDV) goal is to provide funding for NEW and EXISTING public services programs that will intervene in communities of color and with other ethnic groups when it comes to preventing domestic violence (DV). Instances of DV have seen a spike since COVID-19 mandatory closures and economic circumstances associated with the pandemic. New program examples include but are not limited to proposing interventions that reduce the number of DV fatalities, increase calls for service to the Houston Police Department or bridge access to DV services in communities from which less than 15% of calls for service to police or service organizations arise. In these communities, people of color and ethnic groups are the majority population. Existing program examples include but are not limited to DV prevention programs with a focus on multicultural communities, programs with an existing footprint in service deserts, or other initiatives to advance equitable outcomes for underserved survivors. The Multicultural Community DV Intervention Initiative (MCDVII) is intended to assist eligible persons in the City of Houston who are impacted by domestic or family violence, or intimate partner violence. MOHTDV is seeking non-profit organizations (‘Respondents’), with a 501 (c)3 non-profit status, to design, execute and administer an evidence based or grassroots, violence intervention program, OR apply to support an existing program that meets MCDVII’s goals. The terms of the resulting Agreement(s) will be for a one year period with the option for a one year extension at the discretion of the City and provided funding is still available. All projects must meet American Rescue Plan eligibility requirements. Total funding available for this specific NOFA is $1,750,000.
