NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville continues to look for ways to reduce violence in the city. Mayor John Cooper is hopeful a new pilot program will do just that.
The city is now looking forapplicants for the Cure Violence pilot programwith $1.5 million to spend on grants for nonprofits. Mayor Cooper said it will be a new solution. Nonprofits have until April 22 to apply.
The program supports nonprofits that use public health approaches to reduce violence. A grant would employ violence interrupters or outreach workers to curb violence within neighborhoods, provide resources and strengthen communities.
These types of programs typically work with high-risk youth ages 14-30.
Last year, Metro Council approved the initiative and funded a round of grants targeting specific apartments in the Napier area.
Ever since Metro launched its Community Safety Partnership, more than $100,000 in grants have gone to 21 nonprofits in Davidson County.
