Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 96 - GRANTS OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 96-1 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 96-1-.08 - System of Care: Community Strategy Grant Program

(1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funds to support existing or emerging System of Care framework in Georgia communities. Funded communities will offer prevention, educational, and social service activities designed to prevent child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, and promote positive youth development while enhancing the quality of family life through the provision of services targeted to specific populations of focus. For 2010, the area of focus is the Governor's Result Area - Educated.

(2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Grant recipients are required to submit quarterly financial and progress reports through a web-based grants management system. Reports will include program data, participant data, and financial data. Grant funds are administered on a quarterly allotment system. Recipients must comply with federal and state financial regulations relating to purchases, contracts, audit requirements and the maintenance of financial records. A final evaluation report must be submitted and approved by GOCF prior to final disbursement of grant funds. Grant recipients may be required to participate in a cross-site evaluation.

(3) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS. Eligible applicants must be either a legal public government entity or non-profit (501c3) organization.

(4) AWARD CRITERIA. Completed proposals consist of a summary, community partner overview, defined target population, system of care description, evaluation plan strategy implementation plan, job description, budget summary workbooks, and signed certifications. Applicants must comply with specific requirements published in the 2010 System of Care: Community Strategy Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP).

(5) DIRECTIONS AND DEADLINES FOR APPLYING. The deadline for proposal submission is March 1, 2010. Specific directions are contained in the 2010 System of Care: Community Strategy Grant Program Request for Proposals, which is available on the GOCF website (www.children.ga.gov). Questions should be directed to Tonia Poole, Governor's Office for Children and Families, 55 Park Place, NE, Suite 410, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, (404) 656-5600, or e-mail Tonia.Poole@children.ga.gov.