Elbert County School District
$249,997
Department of Health and Human Services / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANTS
PROJECT GRANT (B)
Sep 6, 2024
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY GRANT FOR ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA - THE ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELBERT PARTNERS FOR HEALTH PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE DRUG-FREE ELBERT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AMONG COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS YOUTH SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUTH AND, OVER TIME, REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADULTS BY ADDRESSING THE FACTORS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTING THE FACTORS THAT MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE. THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMITTEES, SUCH AS THE DFC PROGRAM COORDINATOR, YOUTH ACTION TEAM (YAT), AND PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ALONGSIDE PROVIDING STRATEGIC TRAINING SESSIONS FOR COALITION MEMBERS. EFFORTS EXTEND TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH MEDIA PLATFORMS, ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS, AND PARTICIPATION IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETINGS. FURTHERMORE, THE INITIATIVE PRIORITIZES EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. STRATEGIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUMS, ADVOCATING FOR STRICTER REGULATIONS ON VAPE SALES, AND PROMOTING IN-SCHOOL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR DISCIPLINARY ISSUES. THE COLLECTIVE GOAL IS TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH WELL-BEING AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ENACT POSITIVE CHANGE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: WITH A STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS, PROVEN SUCCESS IN PAST INITIATIVES, AND A DEDICATED COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH, EPH IS WELL-EQUIPPED TO SPEARHEAD ENDEAVORS TO REDUCE NICOTINE AND THC/MARIJUANA USE AMONG YOUTH IN ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT ARE THE YOUTH IN ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY THOSE VULNERABLE TO NICOTINE AND THC/MARIJUANA USE. ADDITIONALLY, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED IN THE INITIATIVE WILL BENEFIT FROM INCREASED AWARENESS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO ADDRESS YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS EFFECTIVELY.
Elbert County School District
$249,997
Department of Health and Human Services / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANTS
PROJECT GRANT (B)
Aug 13, 2025
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY GRANT FOR ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA - THE ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELBERT PARTNERS FOR HEALTH PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE DRUG-FREE ELBERT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AMONG COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS YOUTH SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUTH AND, OVER TIME, REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADULTS BY ADDRESSING THE FACTORS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTING THE FACTORS THAT MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE. THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMITTEES, SUCH AS THE DFC PROGRAM COORDINATOR, YOUTH ACTION TEAM (YAT), AND PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ALONGSIDE PROVIDING STRATEGIC TRAINING SESSIONS FOR COALITION MEMBERS. EFFORTS EXTEND TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH MEDIA PLATFORMS, ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS, AND PARTICIPATION IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETINGS. FURTHERMORE, THE INITIATIVE PRIORITIZES EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. STRATEGIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUMS, ADVOCATING FOR STRICTER REGULATIONS ON VAPE SALES, AND PROMOTING IN-SCHOOL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR DISCIPLINARY ISSUES. THE COLLECTIVE GOAL IS TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH WELL-BEING AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ENACT POSITIVE CHANGE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: WITH A STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS, PROVEN SUCCESS IN PAST INITIATIVES, AND A DEDICATED COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH, EPH IS WELL-EQUIPPED TO SPEARHEAD ENDEAVORS TO REDUCE NICOTINE AND THC/MARIJUANA USE AMONG YOUTH IN ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT ARE THE YOUTH IN ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY THOSE VULNERABLE TO NICOTINE AND THC/MARIJUANA USE. ADDITIONALLY, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED IN THE INITIATIVE WILL BENEFIT FROM INCREASED AWARENESS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO ADDRESS YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS EFFECTIVELY.
Elbert County School District
$85,860
Federal Communications Commission
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)
Jul 31, 2024
THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES
Elbert County School District
$17,280
Federal Communications Commission
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)
Jul 31, 2024
THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES
Elbert County School District
$249,997
Department of Health and Human Services / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANTS
PROJECT GRANT (B)
Dec 6, 2024
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY GRANT FOR ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA - THE ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELBERT PARTNERS FOR HEALTH PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE DRUG-FREE ELBERT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AMONG COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS YOUTH SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUTH AND, OVER TIME, REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADULTS BY ADDRESSING THE FACTORS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTING THE FACTORS THAT MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE. THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMITTEES, SUCH AS THE DFC PROGRAM COORDINATOR, YOUTH ACTION TEAM (YAT), AND PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ALONGSIDE PROVIDING STRATEGIC TRAINING SESSIONS FOR COALITION MEMBERS. EFFORTS EXTEND TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH MEDIA PLATFORMS, ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS, AND PARTICIPATION IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETINGS. FURTHERMORE, THE INITIATIVE PRIORITIZES EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. STRATEGIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUMS, ADVOCATING FOR STRICTER REGULATIONS ON VAPE SALES, AND PROMOTING IN-SCHOOL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR DISCIPLINARY ISSUES. THE COLLECTIVE GOAL IS TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH WELL-BEING AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ENACT POSITIVE CHANGE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: WITH A STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS, PROVEN SUCCESS IN PAST INITIATIVES, AND A DEDICATED COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH, EPH IS WELL-EQUIPPED TO SPEARHEAD ENDEAVORS TO REDUCE NICOTINE AND THC/MARIJUANA USE AMONG YOUTH IN ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT ARE THE YOUTH IN ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY THOSE VULNERABLE TO NICOTINE AND THC/MARIJUANA USE. ADDITIONALLY, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED IN THE INITIATIVE WILL BENEFIT FROM INCREASED AWARENESS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO ADDRESS YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS EFFECTIVELY.
Elbert County School District
$9,621
Federal Communications Commission
EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND PROGRAM
DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)
Sep 13, 2024
THE PURPOSE OF THIS EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR REMOTE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY PERIOD TO FUND THE REASONABLE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE DEVICES AND BROADBAND CONNECTIONS FOR USE BY STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND LIBRARY PATRONS AT LOCATIONS INCLUDING LOCATIONS OTHER THAN A SCHOOL OR LIBRARY. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES, INCLUDING TRIBAL ENTITIES, AS WELL AS CONSORTIA OF ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES, TO SUPPORT THEIR STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND LIBRARY PATRONS WHO OTHERWISE LACK ACCESS TO CONNECTED DEVICES AND/OR BROADBAND CONNECTIONS SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE IN REMOTE LEARNING.
Elbert County School District
$4,500
Federal Communications Commission
EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND PROGRAM
DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)
Jan 10, 2024
THE PURPOSE OF THIS EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR REMOTE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY PERIOD TO FUND THE REASONABLE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE DEVICES AND BROADBAND CONNECTIONS FOR USE BY STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND LIBRARY PATRONS AT LOCATIONS INCLUDING LOCATIONS OTHER THAN A SCHOOL OR LIBRARY. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES, INCLUDING TRIBAL ENTITIES, AS WELL AS CONSORTIA OF ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES, TO SUPPORT THEIR STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND LIBRARY PATRONS WHO OTHERWISE LACK ACCESS TO CONNECTED DEVICES AND/OR BROADBAND CONNECTIONS SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE IN REMOTE LEARNING.
Elbert County School District
$5,767
Federal Communications Commission
EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND PROGRAM
DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)
Jan 10, 2024
THE PURPOSE OF THIS EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR REMOTE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY PERIOD TO FUND THE REASONABLE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE DEVICES AND BROADBAND CONNECTIONS FOR USE BY STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND LIBRARY PATRONS AT LOCATIONS INCLUDING LOCATIONS OTHER THAN A SCHOOL OR LIBRARY. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES, INCLUDING TRIBAL ENTITIES, AS WELL AS CONSORTIA OF ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES, TO SUPPORT THEIR STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND LIBRARY PATRONS WHO OTHERWISE LACK ACCESS TO CONNECTED DEVICES AND/OR BROADBAND CONNECTIONS SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE IN REMOTE LEARNING.