01 Mar 2022
Grants & Funding Opportunities | March 2022
Hello March!
ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development assembles available opportunities in grants and funding relevant to your needs. This month we highlight two offerings by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Equity Fund (OneGeorgia Authority) and the OneGeorgia Rural Innovation Fund. We continue to share information about additional funding opportunities throughout the year.
Equity Fund (OneGeorgia Authority)
Next Deadline: 4/8/22
Future Deadlines: 7/8/22; 10/14/22
Type: Grant or Loan
The purpose of the Equity Fund is to provide a program of financial assistance that includes grants, loans and any other forms of assistance to finance activities that will assist applicants in promoting the health, welfare, safety, and economic security of the citizens of the state through the development and retention of employment opportunities in areas of greater need. Not all areas of the state are eligible to apply. Click for the official eligibility map.
Eligible Use: Projects relating to water and sewer infrastructure, road, rail and airport improvements, industrial parks, workforce, technology, and tourism.
OneGeorgia Rural Innovation Fund
Next Deadline: 4/8/22
Future Deadlines: 7/8/22; 10/14/22
Type: Grant or Loan
The Rural Innovation Fund will provide financial assistance to eligible applicants when the health, welfare, safety, and economic security of the citizens of the state are promoted through the development or retention of economic and employment opportunities.
Eligible applicants must complete a mandatory Initial Project Assessment for Rural Innovation Fund in a format and manner required by the OneGeorgia Authority to determine the proposed activity’s eligibility for the Rural Innovation Fund.