Gun Violence Solutions Project

GVSP Momentum Microgrants

Do you have a time-sensitive opportunity that would support actionable solutions to gun violence? The UVA Gun Violence Solutions Project (GVPS) Momentum Microgrants are available to provide limited funds for immediate needs that are too important to pass up.

The GVSP Research Subcommittee invites proposals for time-sensitive projects on a rolling basis until June 1, 2026 or all the funds are dispersed.

This funding is intended for immediate use opportunities with windows that will close in the near future. If your project is not time-sensitive, we recommend you apply for the GVSP seed grants.

Grant Details

The Momentum Microgrants are intended to support time-sensitive opportunities for firearm violence prevention projects for up to $10,000. The number of proposals supported and the total amount of support will depend on the number and quality of proposals received. Funding will be available to qualifying proposals until all funds are dispersed. Applications may be declined, partially awarded, or fully awarded. There will be another round of Momentum Microgrants in Fall 2026.

GVSP Microgrants Goals

  • Undertake research and application projects with clear pathways to enacting change in communities
  • Take advantage of time-sensitive opportunities
  • Enable projects to position for greater future funding

Eligibility

  • UVA faculty, postdocs, and students of any rank and track from all schools and units across Grounds are eligible to apply for the Momentum Microgrants. 
  • Postdocs must provide authorization from their managing supervisor. 
  • Graduate students must provide authorization from their advisor or director of Graduate Studies. 
  • Undergraduate students must provide authorization from a faculty advisor, a departmental director of Undergraduate Studies, or relevant Associate Dean. 

Funding Period

  • Ongoing until June 1, 2026 or until all funds are dispersed.
  • Funds must be spent by December 31, 2026.

Reporting Requirements

  • Grant recipients are required to submit a brief final report within three months of finishing the project or December 31, 2026, whichever is sooner.

Application Process

  • Interested applicants may submit their application on a rolling basis until June 1, 2026. (If all funds are dispersed before June 1, 2026, GVSP will update this website to reflect that this Microgrants application period is closed.)
  • A brief proposal (max 2 pages, excluding CVs) must include:  
  • Project title and investigators’ names, departments, and emails.
  • Project or proposal description: Description of the area of research or intervention, its significance and impact, and its connection to GVSP’s mission, goals, and/or areas of interest (see below).
  • Time-sensitive details: Provide information about why this opportunity is time limited and what getting funding now would enable.
  • Brief budget and justification: Budget should include a short list of approximate expenses in major budget categories such as student or postdoc support, material, contracted services, travel & lodging, etc. No faculty salary is allowed.
  • CVs - abbreviated CV or NIH biosketch up to 5 pages for each PI/co-PI. Undergraduate students should submit a resume.
  • All materials should be submitted as one PDF file by emailing submissionskarsh@virignia.edu, with the subject line “GVSP Momentum Microgrants Submission.”
  • You will receive an answer within 10 business days after the date of your submission.
  • Only two (2) applications will be considered per individual for this round of Microgrants.

Funding Limitations and Administration

  • The GVSP Grant funding cannot be used to pay the 22% University tax. Instructions will be provided with the acceptance notification. 
  • Faculty home departments will manage funds, including expenses, reimbursements, tracking fund balances, and all aspects of hiring if funds will be used to hire students or pay for staff time. Note that funding agreements to faculty and postdocs will require a signature from the department chair or business manager. Please be certain your department is aware of and will accept this responsibility.
  • All projects must comply with university and school procedures (e.g., IRB approval if applicable).

GVSP Research Mission

The GVSP’s research mission is to foster actionable research outcomes and practicable interventions through activities including research, implementation, and evaluation.