Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced recipients of $77,355 in microgrants through the Youth Violence Prevention Program to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne.
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Mayor Tucker announces recipients of microgrants through the City’s Youth Violence Prevention Program
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 15, 2025) – Mayor Sharon Tucker today 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.
In August, Mayor Tucker announced the Youth Violence Prevention Program.
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 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.
“Today marks an important next step in our efforts to help reduce youth violence in our community. Congratulations to the recipients of the microgrants as each entity worked diligently to submit proposals that stood out and are designed to make a positive and lasting difference for our young people,” said Mayor Tucker. “I’m also grateful for the Young Adult Council for the time and care that were given in selecting the winning submittals. This part of the Youth Violence Prevention Program is going to have an impact to help enhance the quality of life and safety in our great city.”
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