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Philly poured $22M into an anti-violence grant program. It picked some groups unable to deliver on their proposals.

Philadelphia's $22 million anti-violence grant program sent large sums to upstart nonprofits without budgets, employees, or directors. Some struggled to manage the funds, or quietly dropped out.

The City of Philadelphia poured millions into anti-violence grants, but some groups were not able to execute on their proposals.
The City of Philadelphia poured millions into anti-violence grants, but some groups were not able to execute on their proposals.Read moreAnton Klusener/ Staff illustration/ Staff photos/ Getty Images