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Congressman David Scott Announces $52M in Federal Funding Awarded to Thirteenth District


U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) announced today that federal grants totaling over $52 million have been awarded in 2017 to the Thirteenth District by the U.S. Departments of Education (DOED), Energy (DOE), Health and Human Services (HHS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Justice (DOJ), Small Business Administration (SBA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“This funding supports critical programs throughout Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District that provide academic enrichment opportunities for students in low-performing schools, funding to end homelessness, small business resources for technological innovation and entrepreneurship, and many others,” said Congressman David Scott. “I will continue to work with my colleagues in Washington and local officials to deliver much-needed federal funding to the Thirteenth District.”

Grants awarded include:

Grantee

Program/Purpose

Amount

Grantor

The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc.

Title X Family Planning Service Grants Award

$8,100,000.00

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Fulton County Housing and Community Development

Continuum of Care Program

$6,913,513.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Cobb County Center for Family Resources

Continuum of Care Program

$6,842,847.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Cobb County

Community Development Block Grant

$3,921,216.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Henry County Fire U.S. Dept.

Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants

$3,722,673.00

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Palmetto Health Council, Inc.

Health Center Cluster Grant

$3,510,663.00

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Clayton County

Community Development Block Grant

$2,354,802.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Douglas County Public Schools

21st Century Community Learning Centers

$2,300,000.00

Georgia, U.S. Dept. of Education

Fulton County

Community Development Block Grant

$2,031,813.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

City of Fayetteville Fire U.S. Dept.

Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants

$1,545,364.00

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Phosphortech Corporation

Small Business Innovation Research Grant

$1,149,671.00

U.S. Dept. of Energy

Southeastern States Air Resource Managers, Inc.

Surveys-Studies-Investigations-Demonstrations and Special Purpose Activities

$1,137,154.00

Environmental Protection Agency

Henry County

Community Development Block Grant

$1,066,118.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Cobb County

HOME Program

$1,013,643.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Clayton County

HOME Program

$757,348.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Fulton County

HOME Program

$685,286.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Cobb County School District

Innovation Fund Grant

$652,491.00

Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta

Continuum of Care Program

$386,664.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

MUST Ministries, Inc.

Continuum of Care Program

$336,208.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Cobb County

Emergency Solutions Grant

$282,094.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Clayton County

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Early Intervention Services (EIS) Awards

$278,160.00

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Clayton County District Attorney

Victim Witness Assistance Program

$266,251.00

Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia

Community Teen Coalition, Inc.

Community Teen Coalition Upward Bound Project

$257,500.00

U.S. Dept. of Education

Clayton County Public Schools

Professional Development for Arts Educators

$255,873.00

U.S. Dept. of Education

Cobb County Board of Health

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Early Intervention Services (EIS) Awards

$254,233.00

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Housing Authority of the City of College Park

Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Program

$246,000.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Clayton County

Emergency Solutions Grant

$207,974.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Douglas County Community Service Board

Continuum of Care Program

$203,344.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Georgia Center for Youth Excellence, Inc.

Basic Centers

$185,000.00

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Fulton County

Emergency Solutions Grant

$180,601.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

S.H.A.R.E. House, Inc.

Continuum of Care Program

$148,241.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Housing Authority of the City of College Park

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

$133,068.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Chrisitan City Retirement Homes, Inc.

Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators

$114,683.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Housing Authority of the City of Marietta

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

$113,764.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

$84,711.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Clayton County Fire U.S. Dept.

Emergency Management Performance Grant

$77,827.00

Georgia Emergency Management-Homeland Security

Fairburn Housing Authority

Public Housing Capital Fund

$76,681.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Housing Authority of the City of East Point

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

$69,000.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

East Point Police U.S. Dept.

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Body‐Worn Camera Awards

$53,311.00

U.S. Dept. of Justice

Fayette County Dept.of Fire and Emergency Services

Assistance to Firefighters Grants - Operations and Safety

$47,273.00

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

John Sparks Manor, Inc.

Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators

$41,311.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Cobb County U.S. Dept. of Transportation

Pedestrian Safety Campaign

$37,975.00

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Christian City Estates, Inc.

Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators

$36,303.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic Grant

$32,240.59

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Palmetto Housing Authority

Public Housing Capital Fund

$24,866.00

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Douglas County Public Schools

Innovation Fund Tiny Grants

$24,732.00

Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

 

Grant Total for 2017

$52,160,490.59

 

 

Any organization or group that may need help applying for a federal grant should visit www.grants.gov for resources. They can also contact Congressman Scott’s office to talk about the grant process, funding opportunities, and tips for successful grant writing at 770-210-5073.