Grants for Opening a Children's Group Home in Georgia
Children's group homes are housing units occupied by children with disabilities or children who are considered homeless or delinquent. Individuals who want to open children's group homes in Georgia can apply for grants from several programs. Grants are available from state and federal government agencies as well as nonprofit organizations. These grants cover construction and renovation projects of group homes, equipment and supply purchases and support counseling services for children and young parents.
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is a sponsor to several grant programs for those who need financial assistance to open children's group homes. The Community Development Block Grant program, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, awards grants for the construction and renovation of community and neighborhood centers and residential homes. Other programs include the Emergency Shelters Grant Program and Shelter Plus Care.
Second Chance Homes
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Georgia was one of six states to pioneer the Second Chance Homes program, according to the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. A combined effort from several federal government agencies, the Second Chance Homes provides shelter and support services for teenage moms and their children. There is no single type of home classified as Second Chance Homes; they could be group homes, a network or a cluster of homes. Individuals looking to start Second Chance Homes in Georgia can get more information from HUD or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Nonprofit Organizations
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Those who want to open children's group homes in Georgia can apply for grants sponsored by nonprofit organizations. One nonprofit organization is The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. This organization sponsors the Common Good Fund program, which awards grants to nonprofit organizations to support their administration and infrastructure costs. There are no restrictions on the use of grant funding, which ranges from $10,000 to $75,000.
Federal Grants
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Grants are also available by applying to federal government agencies as well. HHS sponsors the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. This program awards grants to operate group homes providing food, shelter and counseling services to youths. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds grants through its Georgia state office for group home facilities in rural areas. The Communities Facilities Grant Program awards grants to Georgia areas with fewer than 20,000 residents to construct, renovate and improve its facilities used for community, health care and public purposes.
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