The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is soliciting applications for the 2024 Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHS).
Donor Name: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/18/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The funding source for this solicitation is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Preventive Health Block Grant. CJCC will accept applications from sexual assault programs for the purpose of intervention services to sexual assault victims, as well as awareness and education to Georgia’s citizens on sexual assault prevention strategies that will change the attitudes of communities regarding nonconsensual sex and violence. Education and awareness activities will be accomplished through the provision of trainings, presentations, technical assistance, community outreach, direct service and collaboration.
Core intervention services include the following listed below:
- Advocacy/crisis intervention
- Emergency financial assistance
- Follow-up contact
- Follow-up exams
- Legal advocacy
- Medical accompaniment
- Assistance with Victims Compensation
Specialized Services include the following listed below.
- Medical Forensic Examinations
- Support Groups
- Individual/Family Therapy
- Prevention using an evidence-based curriculum.
Grant Period
The grant award period covers October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are limited to agencies located in Georgia that are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements outlined in this solicitation. This RFA is to assist with the funding of sexual assault programs to provide intervention services, awareness, and education to Georgia’s citizens on sexual assault prevention strategies that will change the attitudes of communities.
An eligible applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or a public government entity;
- Serve as the fiscal agent for the grant and the point of contact to CJCC;
- Be responsible, liable, and oversee financial, program and post-award reporting requirements; and
- Be certified to receive LVAP 5% funds.
- Recognized as a state funded certified Sexual Assault Center in FY23.
For more information, visit CJCC.
