Thirty-six communities in Georgia have received over $36.2 million in federal grants through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, as announced by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) on August 19, 2025.
The funds are provided annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Georgia’s CDBG program, which is managed by DCA. Of this year’s total allocation, $32.2 million will be used for infrastructure projects and $3.9 million will support building projects across the selected communities.
Commissioner Nunn stated, “Community Development Block Grants allow rural Georgians to have access to resources that strengthen their infrastructure, enhance community facilities, and improve overall quality of life. These grants ensure that local governments are given every opportunity to thrive. When our communities and facilities thrive, so do their citizens.”
The CDBG program is aimed at non-entitlement local governments with a focus on rural areas. Applications go through a competitive evaluation process where they are scored and ranked based on merit before awards are made.
DCA Director of Community Finance Kimberly Carter said, “Community Development Block Grants are an important tool for Georgia’s communities to improve infrastructure. This year’s grantees will be able to use these awards to bolster their infrastructure and housing needs.”
A full list of 2025 CDBG award recipients can be found online at https://www.dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/2025_cdbg_awards.pdf.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs works with local partners to foster community development and economic growth across the state using both state and federal resources. The agency provides assistance in areas such as affordable housing solutions, downtown development, job creation initiatives, planning support, volunteerism promotion, homeownership help for low- and moderate-income residents, rental assistance programs, foreclosure prevention efforts, and homelessness mitigation services.
