Georgia Department of Community Affairs (Appalachian Regional Commission)

Grant for Local Governments and Nonprofits in Appalachian Georgia

$1M

Amount

Cash

Oct 30, 2026

Deadline

10 days left

Georgia

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Government

Community Development & Housing
Workforce Development & Job Training
Economic Empowerment
Rural Development
Education

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About this grant

Funds community and economic development projects in Georgia's Appalachian region, supporting activities such as downtown development, infrastructure, workforce development, tourism, and community capacity building. Eligible recipients include local governments, nonprofits, and public or nonprofit educational and healthcare organizations. Projects must align with at least one ARC Strategic Plan goal and a Georgia investment priority.

What you get

Up to $1,000,000 in ARC funding per project
Support for community and economic development activities in Georgia's Appalachian region

How to apply

Pre-application submitted to arc.biz@dca.ga.gov by October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Full application submitted to Georgia Department of Community Affairs by October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Preliminary Engineering Report or Preliminary Architectural Report (for construction projects)
Documentation of alignment with ARC Strategic Plan goal and Georgia investment priority
Documentation of county-specific matching funds

Eligibility

Must be a local unit of government (including authorities), nonprofit organization recognized under federal and state law, or public or nonprofit educational or healthcare organization
Project must be located within the eligible portion of Georgia's ARC region (Cherokee and Forsyth counties are not eligible)
Project must address at least one goal in the ARC Strategic Plan
Project must align with Georgia's investment priorities
Matching funds required (20%–70% depending on county economic status)
Full construction applications require a Preliminary Engineering Report or Preliminary Architectural Report prepared by a qualified professional procured through a competitive process

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