FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced recipients of microgrants through the Youth Violence Prevention Program, a proactive plan to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne.
The total investment is $77,355. The funds will come from American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings.
Mayor Tucker’s recently enacted Young Adult Council reviewed the proposals that were submitted and recommended which proposals should receive funds. The council provides a platform for young adults ages 19-26 to advise the mayor on issues affecting their demographic. The council encourages civic engagement through policy discussions, community service, and leadership development.
The City of Fort Wayne released the following:
One of the components of the program is $125,000 from American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings, that was approved by City Council, to go toward grants to help support local individuals and organizations involved in curbing teen violence. No taxpayer dollars are being used as part of this program. Individuals and groups were able to apply for microgrants up to $10,000. Processes are in place to ensure intended goals and objectives are met in order to receive a full allocation of funds.
Recipients:
-FortLAN: A Chapter of LANFest – Gaming for Good: FortLAN Youth Initiative -Hooley Family Farms, LLC – Hooley Horse Youth Initiative
-REZZ LIFE – Youth Violence Program
-Fort Wayne UNITED – Fort Wayne UNITED Late Night Basketball
-Building Queens Mentoring INC. – Building Queens
-CREW Life Inc -CREW Life’s Violence Prevention
-Building Kings Mentoring Group Inc. – Crown Up
-A Norman Perspective LLC – Flash Talks
-Pilgrim’s Progress Community Development Corporation – Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE Fort Wayne)
-The Bloom Project – Project King Fort Wayne
Taking action. Building on the City’s dedication to youth safety, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced $77,355 in microgrants…
Posted by City of Fort Wayne Government on Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Mayor Tucker’s recently enacted Young Adult Council reviewed the proposals that were submitted and recommended which proposals should receive funds. The council provides a platform for young adults ages 19-26 to advise the mayor on issues affecting their demographic. The council encourages civic engagement through policy discussions, community service, and leadership development.
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