DeKalb County announces 2025-2026 Human Services Grant Application, virtual meeting set May 22

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb Human Services Department announces the beginning of its 2025-2026 Human Services Grant cycle. A virtual public meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 22, at 10 a.m., to provide details regarding the Human Services Grant Application process. 

The Human Services Grant Program aims to provide opportunities for community partnership with local organizations that can successfully address identified service needs for the citizens of DeKalb County, Georgia. Eligible non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to be awarded a grant utilizing the County General Fund and Victim Assistance Funds. Agencies that receive Victim Assistance Grant Funds must meet the County’s eligibility criteria and must also be certified to provide victim assistance programming through the State of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

The grant program is competitive, and the total amount of awards allotted each year is based on the availability of funds. This grant program supplements existing programs and activities for DeKalb County residents.

Examples of appropriate service areas for the Human Services Grant Program include, but are not limited to:

Youth development/early and childhood programs 

Senior service

Services for individuals with disabilities and special needs Domestic violence and family intervention

Substance abuse treatment and prevention

Mental and behavioral health

Health and wellness

Nutrition and hunger prevention

Legal counseling and advocacy

Youth development/early and childhood programs 

Senior service

Services for individuals with disabilities and special needs Domestic violence and family intervention

Substance abuse treatment and prevention

Mental and behavioral health

Health and wellness

Nutrition and hunger prevention

Legal counseling and advocacy

Refugee services, homelessness and family transition

 Registration is required to participate in this meeting. To register online, please visit: 

Link:  https://bit.ly/2526HS_Meeting 

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For more information about the DeKalb Human Services Grant Program, contact Lisa Thomas, Grants & Administrative Manager, at 470-543-0754 or lmthomas@dekalbcountyga.gov.