Friday, January 09, 2009

Met Life Awards

1)Neighborhood Revitalization Awards: Two first place monetary awards of $25,000 each and four runner up awards of $15,000 will recognize exemplary collaboration between community groups and police that yields crime reduction as well as economic development outcomes, such as real estate development, business attraction and job growth. Winners of the Neighborhood Revitalization Awards agree to hold a local event in summer or fall 2009 to announce their award.

2) Special Strategy Awards: Five monetary awards of $15,000 each recognize exemplary collaboration between community groups and police that yield significant public safety outcomes in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Applied Technology
  • Aesthetics and Greenspace Improvement
  • Diversity Inclusion & Integration
  • Drug Market Disruption
  • Gang Prevention & Youth Safety
  • Seniors & Safety

Preliminary Applications (electronic or hard copy) must be received by midnight eastern time on Friday February 27, 2009.