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During the Troup County Board of Commissioners Meeting on Tuesday, the county approved the application for and acceptance of a series of grants that will fund programs for Juvenile Court, Accountability Court, the fire department and the senior center.

Firstly, the commissioners approved a request by Juvenile Court to renew the Delinquency Prevention (Enhancing Security) Grant.
The Delinquency Prevention Grants Program provides funding for a program that serves youth who are first-time offenders, diverted from the juvenile justice system, or charged with a status offense and identified as at-risk.

Troup has received this grant since 2021 and can receive up to $42,000.

Funds can be used for wrap-around services, including individual counseling, SFP boosters, tutoring, Life Skills Reimagined and mentoring.

The commissioner also approved a second similar request from Juvenile Court to renew the Delinquency Prevention (Youth Success) Grant.
Funds for this award can be used for compensation for the facilitators, training costs, supplies, and incentives to address the specific criminogenic needs of these youth with the overarching

goal of reducing the risk of further involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Applicants can receive up to $50,000 from the grant.

Thirdly, the commissioner approved a request from Accountability Court to accept a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) grant that was awarded to the Coweta Circuit.

This grant will provide funds to help individuals deemed literally homeless with emergency housing for up to 180 days. The application has been approved for $99,938 of funding until June 30, 2027.

Coweta Circuit Accountability Courts will share funds for the program. Troup County will serve as the fiscal agent and will be responsible for the disbursement of funds.

Next, the board approved the acceptance of an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) which will provide funds that will allow the Troup County Fire Department to host and teach an EMT Basic class.

Cap. Rodney Evans said TCFD is currently under the minimum number of participants to host the class but other agencies can participate. They currently have nine students to take the class.
“The minimum for this grant is 12, but we expect to have that before October,” Evans said.

Lastly, the commissioners approved a request from the Active Life Senior Center to approve the FY25 Three Rivers Area on Aging’s contract to provide congregate and home-delivered meals to qualified older adults.

Federal and state funding will provide $175,933 for home-delivered meals and $108,236 for congregate meals through the contract.

The Active Life prepares approximately 250-300 meals per day. There are approximately 100 meals delivered to home-bound older adults daily. Troup County Active Life Center also assists Meriwether County with meals for their older adult population (approximately 15 meals, 3 days per week).