02 Nov 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | November 2026
To help support our Georgia Energy Cities and their economic development efforts, ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development has compiled this month’s list of available grants and funding opportunities.
These resources can help advance community and economic development goals, support existing industries, improve infrastructure, and create opportunities for growth. This month, we are pleased to feature two funding opportunities, outlined below. The full list is in this month’s guide.
Featured Grants This Month
Explore this month’s featured funding opportunities and submit your application before the deadline.
Youth Placemaking Grant
Helps communities engage young people in planning and creating meaningful improvements to public spaces.
Deadline: November 13, 2026
AmeriCorps Georgia Grants
Funds through Georgia Serves. Non-profits, schools, local governments and Indian Tribes may apply.
Deadline: January 13, 2027Featured Grant 1
Youth Placemaking Grant
About the Program
The Youth Placemaking Grant, a partnership between the Georgia Cities Foundation and Georgia Forward, provides an opportunity for communities to engage young people in creating meaningful improvements to public spaces while strengthening their connection to their cities.
How Can The Youth Take Part?
- Identifying opportunities to improve public spaces
- Planning placemaking projects
- Implementing projects that make their communities more vibrant, welcoming, and engaging
Deadline Approaching
Applications are due November 13, 2026.
Program details and application materials are available on the Georgia Forward Youth Councils page.
Featured Grant 2
2027 AmeriCorps Georgia Grants
About the Program
Georgia Serves is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the 2027 AmeriCorps Georgia Grants competition. Georgia Serves is conducting a series of AmeriCorps application workshops around the state to spread the word about AmeriCorps and help organizations prepare to submit a strong application for the upcoming 2027 grants.
Who Can Apply
- Non-profits
- Schools, including higher education
- Local governments
- Indian Tribes
Application Workshops
Registration Required
Registration is required to attend a workshop. Register here.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers 2601 Cross Country Drive, Building B, Muscogee Room Columbus, GA 31906 |
| November 10, 2026 | Booker T. Washington Community Center 401 Monroe Street Macon, GA 31201 |
| November 18, 2026 | Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Conference Center & Tourism 1 Meeting Place Valdosta, GA 31601 |
| December 1, 2026 | Savannah, GA – Location TBD |
| December 3, 2026 | CSRA Regional Commission 3626 Walton Way Ext., Suite 1 Augusta, GA 30909 |
| December 8, 2026 | 2800 Century Parkway NE Atlanta, GA 30345 |
| December 9, 2026 | Restoration Storehouse Center 1400 Parker Road S.E. Conyers, GA 30094 |
All workshops run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For additional workshops and locations, see page 31 of the 2027 Georgia Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
For all questions related to this funding announcement, contact [email protected]. Program details are available on the Georgia Serves page.
