Southwest Georgia Regional Commission

04/02/2026

FY26 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) NOFO Now Live -

The Department of Transportation has released the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

03/31/2026

Applications Open for OneRural Technical Assistance Program -

Southwest GA Regional Commission assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, family or religious status, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Federal Transit Laws, 49 CFR Part 21 Unlawful Discrimination, Nondiscrimination In Federa...

03/30/2026

DCA Launches Georgia Rehoused Funding Opportunity to Address Homelessness -

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced a new funding opportunity through the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission to support local efforts to reduce homelessness across Georgia. The program, known as Georgia Rehoused, streamlines multiple funding sources into...

03/30/2026

Apply by June 15 for Georgia Local Road Assistance funds -

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is now accepting applications for Local Road Assistance Administration (LRA) funding. These funds, included in the amended FY2026 state budget, help local governments improve roads and infrastructure — and no local match is required.

03/30/2026

Municipal Certified Stormwater Inspector Training – April 23–24, 2026 -

The National Stormwater Center will host the next Municipal Certified Stormwater Inspector (CSI) Training on April 23–24, 2026 through a two-day, instructor-led interactive webinar. This training provides participants with a 5-year CSI certification and 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

03/30/2026

New Georgia Training Fund Offers Reimbursements to Employers in High-Demand Industries

Southwest Georgia employers are encouraged to explore a new state workforce opportunity that may help reduce training costs and strengthen employee retention. The Technical College System of Georgia and WorkSource Georgia have launched the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund, supported by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The fund is designed to reimburse eligible Georgia employers in advanced manufacturing, construction, and energy for approved workforce training. Employers may receive up to $7,000 per participant and up to 80 percent of allowable training costs. State officials have said the program is expected to train at least 650 Georgians for high-demand, high-wage careers.

Eligible employers must operate legally in Georgia, employ full-time permanent workers authorized to work in the United States, and complete required reporting. Eligible trainees must be at least 17 years old, not enrolled in high school, and must be either new hires or current employees.

The application window is open through April 9, 2026. Regional employers are encouraged to review the official program details and consider whether this funding can support current workforce needs, employee upskilling, or expansion plans.

For more information, visit the official TCSG Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund webpage.

03/20/2026

Transit Development Plan (TDP) for Early County in Development -

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission is currently developing a Transit Development Plan (TDP) for Early County. This effort aims to strengthen coordination and collaboration while supporting local planning and informational needs. The plan is funded through a planning grant from GDOT and is int...

03/16/2026

https://www.swgrc.org/executive-director

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission is hiring an Executive Director to lead regional planning and collaboration across 14 counties in Southwest Georgia.

03/10/2026

Historic Preservation Commission Training Day -

Join us for an in-person training session at Trevitt Hall. Hosted by the Georgia Alliance of Historic Preservation Commissions (GAPC) and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Historic Preservation Division!

03/10/2026

Registration for the GICH 2026 Spring Retreat is now open! -

Southwest GA Regional Commission assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, family or religious status, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Federal Transit Laws, 49 CFR Part 21 Unlawful Discrimination, Nondiscrimination In Federa...

03/10/2026

Federal Helene Relief: Hurricane Helene Block Grant Applications to Open March 16 -