Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is committed to cleaning up scrap tires in Georgia and encourages local governments to assist with this effort by applying to the Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement (STAR) Grant.

Local governments, which includes cities, counties, and solid waste management authorities, are eligible for this grant that covers the costs of removing, transporting, and processing scrap tires cleaned up from local government led abatement projects (scrap tire dumps), removed from city and county rights-of-way, and collected during scrap tire collection (amnesty) events. The STAR Grant is open for applications year-round and eligible applicants may receive up to $75,000 each state fiscal year.

• Guidance documents and FAQs may be found here on EPD’s website.
• Access the STAR Grant Portal here.

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program and the Recreational Trails Program

The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) provides funding and support for state parks, wildlife management, and conservation lands. The loan program is administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and was authorirized by the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act of 2019. All eligible applicants include qualified local goverments—these will be determined by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)—as well as constituted recreation authorities, state agencies and nongovernmental entities with a core mission of conservation. 

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) supports recreational trails and trail-related facilities for nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail use. All eligible applicants include qualified local government officials—this will also determined by the DCA—authorized commissions, state agencies, and federal agencies. Nongovernmental entities with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status may only apply for educations funds. 

DNR Grants staff will also conduct one in-person and one webinar-based educational workship about GOSP and RTP. These workships will be at no extra cost, but registration is required.

• Visit the DNR website here for information about GOSP funding cycle deadlines and access to registration links for the educational workshop. 
• For information about the RTP funding cycle and registration links as well, click here.

Environmental Protection Divison Funding Available for Local Landfill Remediation 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is providing funding through the Georgia Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to reimburse local governments for cleanup of leaking landfills. For more information about county eligibility and the application for funding, click here.

Georgia Department of Transportation Competitive Funding Proposal for TA and CMAQ Programs

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is administering a Competitive Funding Proposal (CFP) for the Transportation Al​​​ternatives (TA) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) programs. This process is designed to streamline project intake and evaluation, simplifying the application process for locals seeking federal funding support. For information about the application and eligibility, click here.  ​​​

GDOT is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. that will provide details on eligibility requirements, application process, and project evaluation criteria. Click here to register for the webinar 

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