1.12.26 | Don’t Miss This Additional Grant Opportunity (Deadline Quickly Approaching)

This funding opportunity is a great match if your community has been considering road or bridge improvements, pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure, traffic control enhancements, or other roadway-related projects. We feature the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Grant.

Happy New Year! As we step into a new year of opportunity and growth, access to the right funding can make all the difference. To support our Georgia Energy Cities, we’ve curated a list of available grants and funding opportunities aimed at securing essential resources, advancing existing industries, and positioning our communities for new investment. Our featured funding is from the Technical College System of Georgia – Investing in Top Talent Incentive Program.

State Road & Tollway Authority (SRTA)
Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank
Grant Type: Grant
Deadline: 2/13/2026

The Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) is a grant and low-interest loan program administered by the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA). Since inception, GTIB has provided $244 million in loans and grants to highly competitive transportation projects that have enhanced mobility and driven economic development in local communities throughout Georgia.
SRTA will have two separate calls for projects in 2026! Applications for both programs are due February 13th. Awards are expected to be announced in June 2026. Please click on the respective program below for further information.

Apply for a grant, loan, or both from GTIB’s Roadway Program.

Apply for a loan from GTIB’s Airport Hangar Program

Technical College System of Georgia
Investing in Top Talent Incentive Program
Grant Type: Grant
Deadline: 1/16/2026

The Top State for Talent is a cross-agency initiative to transform how Georgians prepare for and access meaningful careers. Launched by Governor Brian P. Kemp and supported by the General Assembly, this effort focuses on breaking down silos between education and workforce systems, ensuring that every Georgian has access to clear, connected, and high-value pathways, developed in partnership with state agencies, employers, and regional leaders. 

The program supports up to 10 apprentices per employer with $2,000 each to offset training costs. Eligible industries include manufacturing, construction, technology, cybersecurity, transportation, distribution, logistics, and the public sector.

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