The Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Grants Program provides funding for the implementation of programming for prevention from the juvenile justice system and intervention services for youth as alternatives to detention.
Donor Name: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/22/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding will be used to promote programming related to CHINS. Programming should be evidence supported or evidence based. Additionally, applicants may include time of a personnel position for the administration purposes of this grant, however, applications prioritizing funds for direct service will be prioritized. Funds for this award can be used for delinquency prevention and alternatives to detention programming as well as training cost, supplies, travel, and grant administration.
Funding Information
- Rural: maximum – $50,000
- Non-rural: maximum – $100,000
Grant Period
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are limited to local units of governments (i.e. County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, etc.) Priority will be given to applicants who have partnerships and/or letters of support with multiple agencies (i.e. juvenile court with law enforcement, or school with juvenile court).
For more information, visit CJCC.
