The PROSPER Act of 2025 would authorize the Attorney General to award grants for youth gun violence prevention programs. The programs would use evidence-informed, culturally competent, and trauma-informed approaches to support young people at high risk of gun violence. Activities could include connecting youth with counselors and mentors, teaching conflict and communication skills, sharing firearm safety resources, and supporting young people affected by gun violence or the juvenile justice system.
Eligible grant recipients would include colleges, tribal agencies and organizations, community-based organizations, and local government agencies that are not law enforcement agencies. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
If enacted, eligible organizations could apply for grants to run youth gun violence prevention programs. Young people and their families could receive support such as counseling connections, mentoring, firearm safety education, and help finding community resources.
For each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030, the bill would make $100 million from amounts otherwise appropriated for juvenile justice programs available for grants under Title V of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Of that amount, $25 million would be available for the youth gun violence prevention program.
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