Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 98 - GRANTS OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND COMMISSION
Here’s a detailed overview of Department 98 — Grants of the Children’s Trust Fund Commission, per the official Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia:
📘 Department 98 – Overview
Scope
Department 98 governs the grant-making program administered by the Georgia Children’s Trust Fund Commission, aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect.
Chapter 98‑1: Grant Program
Contains two principal rules: 98‑1‑.01 and 98‑1‑.02 (Georgia Children and Elderly Fund) (law.cornell.edu).
🔹 Rule 98‑1‑.01 – Children’s Trust Fund Program
General Policy
The Commission funds community-based child abuse prevention initiatives for up to three years (renewable only for extenuating reasons) (regulations.justia.com).
1. Purpose
Support programs that:
Educate to reduce child abuse/neglect
Advance research into prevention
Strengthen local prevention networks (regulations.justia.com).
2. Terms & Conditions
Applicants must:
Use the official application form
Meet eligibility rules
Adhere to the Request for Proposals (RFP) contract terms (regulations.justia.com, dfcs.georgia.gov).
3. Eligible Recipients
Organizations that may apply:
Private non‑profits with 501(c)(3) status
Public agencies partnering with nonprofits or other agencies
Hospitals and medical centers, considered “public agencies” (regulations.justia.com).
4. Criteria for Awards
Applications evaluated on:
Community need
Prevention scope
Program planning and expected outcomes
Volunteer inclusion, evaluation methods, organizational capacity
Cost appropriateness and local funding match (regulations.justia.com).
Additionally:
Funding is capped at three years, with rare extensions for extenuating factors
Funding recommendations are forwarded by the Commission to the Governor for approval (regulations.justia.com).
5. Application Procedures & Deadlines
RFPs released every July to past/current applicants
Two application rounds per year: postmarked by Sept 1 and Mar 1 (or next business day if these dates fall on weekends/holidays)
Grant periods begin Dec 1 and Jun 1, with reimbursement based on reports (regulations.justia.com).
Contact:
Children’s Trust Fund Commission, Two Northside 75, Suite 240, Atlanta, GA 30318; Phone: 404‑352‑6050 (regulations.justia.com).
🔹 Rule 98‑1‑.02 – Georgia Children and Elderly Fund
This rule pertains to a separate established fund. Details are listed but not expanded in the sources .
📑 Summary Table
Topic
Details
Purpose
Fund education, research, and prevention services to reduce child abuse & neglect
Project Duration
Up to 3 years (+extensions if warranted)
Eligible Applicants
501(c)(3) nonprofits; public agencies; hospitals/medical centers
Evaluation Criteria
Community need, design, outcomes, volatility, cost, evaluation, matching funds
Application Timing
RFPs in July; deadlines Sept 1 & Mar 1; grants start Dec 1 & Jun 1
Funding Approval
Recommendations by Commission, finalized by Governor
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