Hello August. New month! New opportunities!

Our featured grants and funding opportunities come from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).

ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development curates grants and funding opportunities monthly aimed at helping our communities with the necessary resources crucial for growing existing industries and recruiting new businesses.

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA)
Water Infrastructure Planning Program (WIPP)
Type: Grant
Deadline: 8/31/2026

The Water Infrastructure Planning Program (WIPP) is a grant program to incentivize planning efforts that protect and conserve Georgia’s water resources, improve water quality, enhance the financial sustainability of public water systems, and support affordable water for Georgians—particularly in small and disadvantaged communities.

The maximum grant is $150,000 per project and requires a 10 percent match from the community. In-kind match is allowed. If the project is a collaboration between two or more communities, the maximum grant is $250,000.

https://gefa.georgia.gov/water-programs/water-infrastructure-planning-program