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Georgia grants for State governments

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Central Georgia Empowerment Fund Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in Central Georgia, focusing on enhancing the quality of life in African American communities through sustainability and self-sufficiency initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
State Sexual Assault Grant Program 2026
Contact for amount
Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Georgia that offer services and programs aimed at preventing sexual assault and assisting victims.

Health
Nonprofits
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Georgia for projects that protect and enhance natural resources, parks, and outdoor recreation areas.

Natural Resources
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Georgia for projects that improve community transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and streetscape enhancements.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
FY22 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Heart of Georgia Railroad Rehabilitation and Upgrades Project
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to the Georgia Department of Transportation for upgrading bridges on the Heart of Georgia Railroad to improve safety and accommodate heavier freight loads.

Transportation
State governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Eligibility Handbook
Contact for amount
Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to states for projects that ensure safe drinking water and promote innovative solutions to address public health and environmental challenges.

Health
State governments
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Contact for amount
Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides funding to states for various water quality projects, including the construction of treatment facilities and management of nonpoint source pollution, to improve water infrastructure and protect the environment.

Environment
State governments
Trees Across Georgia Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
$150,000
Georgia Forestry Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 2, 2024

This program provides funding to support tree planting and urban forestry projects in disadvantaged communities across Georgia, promoting long-term environmental benefits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Watson Institute Truist Foundation Fellowship
Contact for amount
Watson Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This fully-funded program empowers Georgia-based entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders from underserved communities by enhancing their leadership skills and providing resources to scale their ventures and create local economic impact.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Gun Violence Reduction Grant Program
$100,000
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state law enforcement agencies in the Northern District of Georgia in implementing initiatives to reduce gun violence and improve community safety.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
2026 Recycling and Waste Diversion
Contact for amount
Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments in Georgia to develop projects that increase recycling, reduce waste, and divert recoverable materials from the solid waste stream.

Environment
County governments
Round II - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funding for Georgia’s Judicial Branch
$110,000,000
Judicial Council of Georgia
State

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2024

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp has allocated up to $110 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address backlogs of court cases in Georgia, especially those involving serious violent felonies. This funding aims to help courts, prosecutors, public defenders, and related agencies by providing resources for additional staff, temporary workspaces, and facilities to handle the backlog. Priority is given to superior courts dealing with serious violent felony cases due to their impact on public safety and the judicial system. The Judicial Council of Georgia's Ad Hoc Committee on American Rescue Plan Act Funding (ARPA Committee) will oversee the distribution of $96 million in ARPA grants to authorized trial courts, appellate courts, prosecutors, and related agencies, excluding municipal courts. An additional $14 million is allocated to public defenders and managed by the Georgia Public Defender Council. The next application period for these grants is expected from August 30 to September 20, 2024, with further application periods scheduled depending on the needs of the Judicial Branch. Award decisions from committee meeting on November 8th. Be aware, this grant have a really short period of time for application, around 15 to 20 days top

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
SFY25 Regional Water Plan Seed Grant
$75,000
Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities and educational institutions in Georgia for implementing strategies outlined in the Regional Water Plans, requiring a matching contribution from applicants.

Environment
State governments
Safety First Grant
$10,000
Georgia Department of Administrative Services
State

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to Georgia state entities for innovative projects that reduce employee injuries and illnesses while also demonstrating potential cost savings in workers' compensation.

Safety
State governments
2024 Building the Field of Health Advocacy Grant
$75,000
Georgia Health Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2024

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

The Georgia Health Initiative invites organizations embarking on advocacy projects that improve the health of people in Georgia. Donor Name: Georgia Health Initiative State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The overarching goal of this RFA is to support non-profit partners who are advancing advocacy initiatives to bring about change at a systems level. This may involve transformation of processes, power structures, policies, and/or relationships that determine how resources and services are distributed. Through the 2024 Building the Field of Health Advocacy grant program, the Initiative aims to support projects that: Identify emerging opportunities to advance health equity in Georgia at the systems level, either locally or statewide.Β  Elevate community voices to educate decision-makers on health-related issues of importance. Bolster the capacity of non-profit organizations to engage in effective advocacy efforts, including research, policy development, coalition building and mobilization, community education, and strategic communications.Β  Strengthen the overall field of health advocacy in Georgia Funding Information The Initiative anticipates investing a total of $1.2 million to support advocacy efforts aimed at advancing health equity in Georgia. Organizations can apply for up to $75,000 for activities to be implemented within a project period of up to 12 months in duration. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must:Β  Be a tax-exempt public charity as qualified by the IRS under section 501(c)(3), a state or local government agency, or a coalition/collaborative using a fiscal sponsor.Β  Work in Georgia on behalf of Georgians.Β  Align with the mission, vision, and values of Georgia Health Initiative.Β  Project funds can be requested for the following:Β  Salary and benefits of staff working on the projectΒ  Project-related equipmentΒ  Other direct expensesΒ  Consulting fees Project-related travel costsΒ  Indirect expenses For more information, visit Georgia Health Initiative.

Health
Nonprofits
Vibrant Communities Grant Program
$5,000
Georgia Council for the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

The Georgia Council for the Arts is excited to announce the 2024 Vibrant Communities Grants to support single art projects such as an art exhibit, a theatre production, a series of workshops for children, or an artist residency. Donor Name: Georgia Council for the Arts State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:Β 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Georgia Legislature allocated funds to GCA specifically to increase the reach of arts grants across the state. These grants are intended to fund arts programs in as many counties as possible. Some examples of projects that could be funded by the Vibrant Communities grant are concerts, theatre productions, class field trips, art exhibits, murals, art festivals, or art classes. In addition, due to the ongoing impact of COVID on arts programs, GCA is including online programs to the list of program types eligible for Vibrant Communities Grant funding. Funding Information Vibrant Communities Grant applicants may request no more than $5,000 and no less than $1,000. Project Period Propose an arts project that will be completed between October 15, 2024 and June 1, 2025. Eligible Projects Eligible projects could include, but are not limited to: performances (theatre, dance, music, musical theatre, opera, storytelling, puppetry, and performance art; may be in person or virtual) art exhibits (two-dimensional, three-dimensional, photography, and digital) media arts presentations (film, video, and audio literary arts readings (poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction) folk & traditional arts performances or exhibitions (music, dance, theatre, storytelling, and crafts) public art (murals and sculpture) outdoor performances arts festivals multidisciplinary arts projects education in any of the arts fields referenced above, including workshops, classes, demonstrations, and field trips artist residencies (in person or virtual) arts integration STEAM (arts integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) in-school (or virtual) programs for students transportation and admission for field trips (must be within the applicant’s county) a classroom residency by an artist (in person or virtual) arts programs with seniors (in person or virtual) arts programs with Veterans or military populations (in person or virtual) arts programs in hospitals or residential care facilities arts programs with incarcerated individuals professional development related to arts program development or arts management (in person or virtual) capacity building for arts programs or arts organizations (in person or virtual), such as hiring a consultant to address specific organizational needs (creating a strategic plan/development plan; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, etc.) EligibilityΒ Criteria Eligible organizations located within the following counties may apply: Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Burke, Butts, Calhoun, Candler, Catoosa, Charlton, Chattahoochee, Clay, Clayton, Clinch. Coffee, Columbia, Cook, Coweta, Crawford, Crisp, Dade, Dawson, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly, Early, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Franklin, Glascock, Gordon, Grady, Habersham, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Harris, Hart, Heard, Houston, Irwin, Jasper, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Lanier, Laurens, Lee, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Macon, Madison, Marion, McDuffie, McIntosh, Meriwether, Miller, Mitchell, Monroe, Montgomery, Murray, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pierce, Polk, Pulaski, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Screven, Seminole, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Taylor,Β  Terrell, Towns, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Upson, Walker, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkinson, Worth An eligible applicant organization must be physically located in one of the Georgia counties listed above and must be one of the following: A non-profit organization that has been designated as a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS and is registered with the Georgia Secretary of State A local government entity (state and federal government entities are not eligible to apply) A public library A school, college or university Eligible Applications Eligible Applications must: Propose an arts project that will take place within the county in which the applicant is located. Include a 50% cash match for the grant request amount in the budget. Not include programming that promotes a specific religious doctrine or political party or candidate. Be the only application from an eligible organization. Multiple applications from the same applicant will not be considered for funding. For more information, visit GCA.

Arts
County governments
Gang Activity Prosecution Grant Program
$1,250,000
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2024

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is pleased to announce the Gang Activity Prosecution Grant Program. Donor Name: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The purpose of the FY 2025 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution Grant program is to support state and local efforts to prosecute gang-related activity. Successful applicants must clearly identify and explain how their project will assist in creating safer communities by prosecuting gang 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. Funding Information The State of Georgia set aside $1,250,000 in funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 state budget for a competitive grant to facilitate gang activity prosecutions in the state.Β  The period of performance will be from September 19, 2024 to May 15, 2025. Criteria Eligible applicants for the GAP grant are State of Georgia law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, or nonprofits primarily focused on gang prosecutions. Examples of eligible entities are State Agencies, Judicial District/Circuits, County Sheriffs, and Police Departments. For more information, visit GEMA/HS.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
FY24 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

May 3, 2024

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program is designed to assist persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless across the state. Managed by the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission and Federal HUD, the ESG Program offers sub-awards to local government entities and non-profit organizations to deliver street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and related services at the local level. The program aims to operate within a continuum of assistance to help individuals and families move towards housing sustainability. It supports targeted populations, including single women, men, youth, veterans, families, and those experiencing domestic violence. Grant renewed every year.

Housing
Nonprofits
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

This program provides funding to states for the construction and maintenance of facilities that help recreational boaters dispose of sewage safely and effectively.

Environment
City or township governments
Atlanta FY 2021 FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
$300,000
DOC (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 15, 2021

NOTICE: Application Process as of April 6th EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE). EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a single platform with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle. As of April 6th, 2023, applications can no longer be submitted on Grants.gov, and will ONLY be accepted through EDGE. To apply in EDGE, please go to: sfgrants.eda.gov. More information on how to apply is provided in the full NOFO. PARTNERSHIP PLANNING program instructions: Please note that applicants will be invited to submit applications through EDGE for the Partnership Planning program. For more information, please reach out to your EDA point of contact. Program Description: EDA makes planning and local technical assistance investments to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. Under the Planning program, EDA makes Partnership Planning, Short-Term Planning, and State Planning awards to eligible recipients to create and implement regional economic development plans designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. More specifically, EDA makes Partnership Planning investments to designated planning organizations (i.e., District Organizations) serving EDA-designated Economic Development Districts and to Indian Tribes to facilitate the development, implementation, revision, or replacement of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), which articulate and prioritize the strategic economic goals of recipients respective regions. EDA also makes Short-Term and State Planning awards for economic development planning activities that guide the eventual creation and retention of high-quality jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in the Nations most economically distressed regions. Under the Local Technical Assistance program, EDA makes awards to strengthen the capacity of local or State organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities to undertake and promote effective economic development programs through projects such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning. *Please note: While the published Notice of Funding Opportunity (available under "Related Documents") states that the ED900A form and the SF424B form are both required for a complete application, these forms are no longer required and have therefore been removed from the package template.

Business and Commerce
State governments