National Resource Directory

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant program is to fund local and statewide projects that address violent crime, drug control, and improvement of the criminal justice system.

Mailing Address: 503 Oak Place, Ste. 540
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: (404) 559-4949
Fax: (404) 559-4960

Funds are available in March and are publicized by a mail-out to all criminal justice agencies. The funding process is competitive based on funding strategy which reduces Federal funds over a
48-month period. The funding cycle/project period is July–-June. Technical assistance is available via 1 full-day workshop.

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant program is to enable family violence shelter programs to enhance basic services for victims.

Department of Human Resources

Mailing Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, Ste. 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 Proposal (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 program is to provide services to victims of sexual assault; to implement a prevention program for youth ages 12–22; and community education regarding sexual assault.

Mailing Address: 2 Peachtree Street, Room 7-205
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
Phone: (404) 657-2758
Fax: (404) 657-2769

As available, funds are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP) and mail-out to service providers. The funding process is open/competitive with priority 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 program is to provide base funding for all certified shelter programs.

Department of Human Resources

Mailing Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, Ste. 7-205
Atlanta, GA 30303-3180
Phone: (404) 657-3423
Fax: (404) 657-3489

Funds are available in May/June and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (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 award is to fund local and statewide projects that address violent crimes against women, including direct services, training, and developing policies and procedures.

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Mailing Address: 503 Oak Place, Ste. 540
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: (404) 559-4949
Fax: (404) 559-4960

Funds are available in June and are publicized through mail-outs to known providers, law enforcement, and prosecutors and through newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive; priority is given to continuation projects/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 award is to fund local and statewide services directly benefitting victims of crime.

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Mailing Address: 503 Oak Place, Ste. 540
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: (404) 559-4949
Fax: (404) 559-4960

Fund are available in June and are publicized through mail-outs to known providers, law enforcement, and prosecutors and through newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive; priority given to continuation projects/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 program is to develop, establish, and operate programs designed to improve the handling of child abuse cases and mprove the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases.