Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Grant Program SFY27 Competitive Grant Solicitation
The Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Grant funds Georgia programs that use research-based, trauma-informed approaches to support and protect sexually exploited youth, led by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Funder: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $346,272 total available; typical award capped at $100,000 per grantee; funding period is October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports Georgia programs that enhance the response to sexually exploited children through multidisciplinary collaboration, awareness, and comprehensive trauma-informed services.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), funds the development, enhancement, and coordination of statewide programs to strengthen Georgia’s response to the sexual exploitation of youth. The initiative emphasizes increasing awareness, improving multidisciplinary collaboration, and providing comprehensive, trauma-informed services to sexually exploited children. Funded projects may include residential treatment, prevention and awareness activities, and community-based wraparound services such as case management, housing, mental health care, education, legal assistance, and crisis intervention. The grant prioritizes culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches and requires strong community partnerships to ensure coordinated care and effective outreach statewide.
