What is Weed and Seed?
Weed and Seed, a federal grant strategy, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice. Its strategy is to “weed” out drug trafficking, violent crimes and related offenses through coordinated law enforcement and community policing; and then “seed” the designated areas with prevention, intervention and treatment programs designed to meet the communities’ needs for educational scholarships, training, mentoring programs and employment opportunities. Weed and Seed links federal, state, and local social services, private sector plus community efforts, to maximize the impact of existing community programs and resources. The Weed and Seed programs offer funding opportunities, publications, technical assistance, and workshops. For further information, see Weed and Seed Implementation Manual, which is intended to be an easy-to-read guide for communities attempting to implement a weed and seed strategy.
