2024 Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant

The 2024 Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant is being offered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) in Georgia. This grant aims to support sexual assault programs that provide intervention services to victims and promote awareness and education on sexual assault prevention strategies. The funding is sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Preventive Health Block Grant. Applications are being accepted from eligible organizations to implement programs that will change community attitudes towards nonconsensual sex and violence.

The primary purpose of this grant is to fund intervention services for sexual assault victims and to educate the public on prevention strategies. The objectives include providing advocacy and crisis intervention, emergency financial assistance, follow-up contact and exams, legal advocacy, medical accompaniment, and assistance with victims' compensation. Additionally, specialized services such as medical forensic examinations, support groups, individual and family therapy, and evidence-based prevention curricula are also included in the scope of funding.

Eligible applicants for this grant must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations or public government entities located in Georgia. They must serve as the fiscal agent for the grant and be responsible for financial, program, and post-award reporting requirements. Furthermore, applicants must be certified to receive Local Victim Assistance Program (LVAP) 5% funds and recognized as a state-funded certified Sexual Assault Center in the fiscal year 2023.

The grant period will run from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. There is no matching requirement for this grant, and the size of the grant is not specified. Interested organizations should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. The application process will require detailed information about the proposed programs and how they align with the grant's objectives.

Submission requirements and specific application questions have not been detailed in the provided information. However, applicants are encouraged to reach out to the grantor for further clarification. The contact person for this grant is Cynthia Taylor, who can be reached via email at cynthia.taylor@cjcc.ga.gov or by phone at 404-657-2233.

The deadline for submitting applications is October 18, 2024. It is important for potential applicants to be aware of this timeline and prepare their submissions accordingly. Additional important dates related to the application process have not been specified, so applicants should stay informed through the CJCC website for any updates or changes.