Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program 

The 2026-2027 funding cycle will open soon for two grant programs available through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program is a grant and loan program administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and authorized by The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act. Program funds will be disbursed for the purpose of providing stewardship to state parks; state lands and wildlife management areas; to support local parks and trails; and to protect critical conservation lands.

Applicants may also register for the educational workshops to learn more about each program. Click here to access the available resources. 

GEFA Loan and Grant Programs

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is now accepting applications for two funding programs: the Water Infrastructure Planning Program (WIPP) and the Natural Gas Infrastructure Finance Program. 

WIPP is a grant program to incentivize planning efforts that protect and conserve Georgia’s water resources, improve water quality, enhance the financial sustainability of public water systems, and support affordable water for Georgians—particularly in small and disadvantaged communities. Applications must be submitted by Monday, Aug. 31. Click here to apply.

The Natural Gas Infrastructure Financing Program will provide low-interest loans to local government borrowers for natural gas system improvements and expansions that enhance system reliability and safety, support economic development, and improve quality of life. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application to be considered for funding by Friday, July 31. Click here for more information.

GTIB Applications Now Opens

The Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) is a grant and low-interest loan program administered by the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA). SRTA currently has two calls for projects open until Friday, Aug. 21. Applications are being accepted for GTIB’s Roadway Program and the Airport Hangar Program, a loan funding opportunity for publicly owned, public use airports for the purpose of constructing airport hangars. 

For more information about the Roadway Program, click here. Click here to learn more about the Airport Hanger Program.

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