Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHS) FY 2026
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHS) FY 2026 supports Georgia sexual assault programs with victim services and prevention education to change attitudes toward nonconsensual sex and violence.
Funder: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Due Dates: November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Application)
Funding Amounts: Allocation chart lists $6,577.17 per agency and $223,624 total; award period October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
Summary: Supports Georgia sexual assault programs providing victim intervention services and prevention education addressing nonconsensual sex and violence.
Key Information: Continuation funding only for FY 2025 award recipients recognized as state-funded certified sexual assault centers in FY26.
Description
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) administers this continuation funding opportunity using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Preventive Health Block Grant. It supports sexual assault programs serving Georgia residents through victim intervention, awareness, and prevention education intended to change community attitudes toward nonconsensual sex and violence. Education activities include training, presentations, technical assistance, community outreach, direct service, and collaboration.
Supported intervention services include advocacy, crisis intervention, emergency financial assistance, follow-up contact and examinations, legal advocacy, medical accompaniment, and help accessing Victims Compensation. Specialized services include medical forensic examinations, support groups, individual and family therapy, and prevention using an evidence-based curriculum. Applicants must explain how they provide these services and culturally and linguistically appropriate support.
