DeKalb County Announces Human Services Grant Application Period

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Dekalb County

The DeKalb County Human Services Department announces the beginning of its 2020-2021 Human Services grant cycle.  A virtual public meeting will be held on June 15, at 10 a.m. to provide application instructions and information.

The Human Services grant program provides opportunities for community partnership with local organizations to successfully address identified service needs for the citizens of DeKalb County, Georgia.

Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to be awarded a grant utilizing County General Fund and Victim Assistance Grant dollars.  Agencies that receive Victim Assistance Grant funds, must meet the County’s eligibility criteria and must also be certified to provide victim assistance programming through the State of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

The Human Services grant program is competitive, and the total amount of awards allotted each year is based on the availability of funds. This grant program is designed to supplement existing programs and activities for DeKalb County residents.

Examples of appropriate service areas include: youth development and early childhood programs; senior services; services for individuals with disabilities and special needs; domestic violence and family intervention; substance abuse treatment and prevention; mental and behavioral health; health and wellness; nutrition and hunger prevention; legal counseling and advocacy; family economics and money management; refugee services; homelessness; and family transition.

Registration is required to participate in this meeting. To register online, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/grants2020.

For more information, contact Lisa Thomas, grants coordinator at LMThomas@dekalbcountyga.gov