Georgia
Edward Byrne Formula Grant
The goal of this grant is to fund local and statewide projects that address violent crime, drug control, and improvement of the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Mailing Address: 503 Oak Place Suite 540 Atlanta, GA 30349 Phone: (404) 559–4949 Fax: (404) 559–4960
Funds are available in March and are publicized by a mailing to all criminal justice agencies. The funding process is competitive and based on a strategy that reduces federal funds over a 48-month period. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through a 1-day workshop.
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
The goal of this grant is to enable family violence shelter programs to enhance basic services for victims.
Mailing Address: 2 Peachtree Street NW. Suite 12–404 Atlanta, GA 30303–3180 Phone: (404) 657–3423 Fax: (404) 657–3489
Funds are available May–June and are publicized by a request for proposals (RFP). The funding process is established by an advisory committee, which recommends an allocation formula. The funding cycle/project period is based on the federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through workshops and on request.
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The goal of this grant is to provide services to victims of sexual assault, a prevention program for youth ages 12–22, and community education regarding sexual assault.
Mailing Address: 2 Peachtree Street NW. Room 7–205 Atlanta, GA 30303–3142 Phone: (404) 657–2758 Fax: (404) 657–2769
As available, funds are publicized by an RFP and mailings to service providers. The funding process is open/competitive. Priority is given to rape crisis and domestic violence shelter programs. The funding cycle/project period is based on the federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through workshops and on request.
State Local Dollars
The goal of this grant is to provide base funding for all certified shelter programs.
Mailing Address: 2 Peachtree Street NW. Suite 7–205 Atlanta, GA 30303–3180 Phone: (404) 657–3423 Fax: (404) 657–3489
Funds are available in May–June and are publicized by an RFP. The funding process is based on Georgia law, which requires funds to be distributed equally to state certified domestic violence shelter programs. The funding cycle/project period is based on the federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is provided in an annual mandatory workshop.
STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant is to fund local and statewide projects that address violent crimes against women, including direct services, training, and developing policies and procedures.
Mailing Address: 503 Oak Place Suite 540 Atlanta, GA 30349 Phone: (404) 559–4949 Fax: (404) 559–4960
Funds are available in June and publicized by newsletters and mailings to known providers, law enforcement, and prosecutors. The funding process is open/competitive. Priority is given to continuation projects and areas of greatest need. The funding cycle is based on the federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through regional workshops and on request.
VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant is to fund local and statewide services that directly benefit victims of crime.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Mailing Address: 503 Oak Place Suite 540 Atlanta, GA 30349 Phone: (404) 559–4949 Fax: (404) 559–4960
Funds are available in June and publicized by newsletters and mailings to known providers, law enforcement, and prosecutors. The funding process is open/competitive. Priority is given to continuation projects and areas of greatest need. The funding cycle is based on the federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through regional workshops and on request.
Children’s Justice Act Grant Program
The goal of this grant is to develop, establish, and operate programs designed to improve the handling of child abuse cases and the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases.
Division of Family and Children Services Mailing Address: 2 Peachtree Street NW. Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 657–3461 Fax: (404) 657–3715
Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support
The goal of this grant is to provide direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions to enhance their capability and preparedness to respond to weapons of mass destruction terrorist incidents.
Mailing Address: 935 East Confederate Avenue Atlanta, GA 30316–0055 Phone: (404) 635–7002 Fax: (404) 635–7205
Federal Emergency Management Agency Domestic Preparedness and Response Assistance
The goal of this grant is to work with states to help plan for disasters, develop mitigation programs, and meet needs when major disasters occur.
Federal Emergency Management Agency—Region IV Mailing Address: 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road Atlanta, GA 30341 Phone: (770) 220–5200 Fax: (770) 220–5230
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