The purpose of the FY 2027 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution Grant program is to support state and local efforts to prosecute gang-related activity.The program is based on risk-driven, capabilities-based strategic plans that outline high-priority needs relating to gang activity prosecution. For these plans to be effective, government officials and elected leaders, working with the whole community, must consider how to sustain current capability levels, while also addressing potential gaps.

Consideration will be given to agencies with both prosecutors and law enforcement applying in support of one another. Consideration will be provided to agencies with existing gang activity prosecution programs. All agencies must articulate how their work will result in prosecutions.

Successful applicants:

• must clearly identify and explain how their project will assist in creating safer communities by prosecuting gang activity.
• must show a commitment to and, ideally, a track record of successful prosecutions of gang activity.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants for the GAP grant are:

• State of Georgia law enforcement agencies
• local law enforcement agencies
• and/or prosecuting attorneys/agencies focused on gang prosecutions.

Match Requirement

Cost-share or match is not currently required for the FY2027 GAP.

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted on-line via the Georgia EM Grants Manager System (EMGRANTS) at ga.emgrants.com.

Applicants must register in EMGRANTS to apply. Registration can take up to 72 hours to complete. Applicants must be registered in EMGRANTS by October 12, 2026.

Contact

GEMA/HS is the state Administrative Authority for this program. Applicants needing grant support should contact the GEMA/HS Preparedness Grants Department at (404) 635-7095, or by email at GAP-Grant@gema.ga.gov.

Deadline

The FY 2027 GAP Grant will be open for applications between October 12 and November 7, 2026.