01 Aug 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | August 2026
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.
31 Jul 2026
From Farnborough to Georgia: Why Global Aerospace Growth Matters for the State
The aerospace industry continues to evolve rapidly. New technologies, changing supply chains, growing demand for advanced manufacturing, and increased investment in research and development are creating opportunities worldwide.
03 Jul 2026
Acworth Breaks Ground on Downtown Hotel – SpringHill Suites by Marriott
ECG joined City of Acworth leaders, city staff, development partners, and the community for the groundbreaking of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, a milestone for one of metro Atlanta’s most actively growing areas. The project is expected to deliver a $5 million economic boost to downtown businesses, restaurants, and retailers.
Yesterday, Downtown Acworth marked a significant milestone as city leaders, Acworth DDA, development partners, business owners, and community members gathered for the official groundbreaking of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott.
17 Apr 2026
Industrial Development in 2026: 3 Things Driving Location Decisions
Industrial recruitment hasn’t slowed down!
In recent years, disruption has heavily influenced location strategies due to pandemic shocks, supply chain breakdowns, inflation, interest rate swings, and policy uncertainties. And yet, projects haven’t stopped. They’ve just gotten sharper because site selection has become faster, stricter, and riskier.
09 Mar 2026
Building What’s Next: Takeaways from the 2026 Economic Development Summit
“At the end of the day, when you’re working in your community, it’s all-hands-on-deck, and everyone has to perform to make our Georgia Energy Cities successful. We want you to try to learn from each other…