Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is a state agency that helps build strong, vibrant communities.

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.

Georgia Rehoused
Deadline: May 11, 2026

Georgia Rehoused supports innovative and stable housing strategies that expand housing options and strengthen community efforts to address homelessness across Georgia.

Emergency Solutions Grant Program
Deadline: May 08, 2026

The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program provides street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and related services to persons experiencing homelessness or in danger of becoming homeless throughout the state.

Appalachian Regional Commission Infrastructure Funding
Deadline: June 19, 2026

DCA is making available infrastructure funding in Georgia’s Appalachian Regional Commission footprint.

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