Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is a state agency that helps build strong, vibrant communities. It provides support to communities on their journey towards growth and prosperity, helping lay the groundwork for economic opportunities and local development efforts across the state.

Grants

Workforce Housing Initiative Grant
Deadline: April 10, 2026

Workforce Housing Initiative Funds will be provided to local communities with housing development to address a shortage of housing stock that impacts the workforce economy. Examples of eligible activities include essential community infrastructure specifically needed to support new housing development and construction finance for workforce housing.

Hurricane Disaster Relief Effort Notice of Funding Availability
Deadline: March 11, 2026

OneGeorgia Authority's Hurricane Disaster Relief Effort is intended to provide a flexible funding source to support any eligible activity that results in recovery from the storm. Examples of such activities to be considered include those related to public infrastructure, business development and retention, and access to safe, decent housing.

Rural Site Development Initiative Notice of Funding Availability
Deadline: October 10, 2025

Funding will be made available to assist local communities with support to develop sites critical to economic development across rural Georgia. In order to remain competitive in economic development, sites across Georgia must be continuously identified, assessed, and developed.

Resources

DCA Awards $13 million in Community Home Investment Program Funds
Equity Fund: Rural Workforce Housing Initiative
DCA "I Am Homeless and Need Help" Resource