Opportunity ID: 356939
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRC-CANS-01-25 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Food and Childcare Systems in Rural Georgia: Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | – Projects that relate to and support advancing and developing food systems in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia.
– Projects that address and support access to childcare services in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 90.705 — Southeast Crescent Regional Commission – Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 04, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 03, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ● Non-profit organizations described in section 501(c) and 501(a) ● Entities in Dougherty and Upson counties local government entities (village, town, city and county) ● Educational Institutions, to include institutions of higher learning, and K-12 public institutions. ● Other political subdivisions (regional planning commissions, local economic or community development entities or a consortium of political subdivisions) ● Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Southeast Crescent Regional Commission |
| Description: |
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is publishing this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications for grants under the FY 2025 Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program. This program is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), through the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). The NOFA provides an overview of the CANS Grant Program and outlines specific requirements needed to complete the application process. Access to the application and additional information can be found on scrc.gov. Important Dates Full Application Portal Opens ……………. November 1, 2024 Letter of Interest (LOI) Due……………… Prior to Full Application Submission Full Application Due Date ………………….. December 4, 2024 SCRC Notification of Awards ……………. December 13, 2024 Anticipated Project Start Date ………… January 6, 2025 Funding Overview The Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service provided the funding to SCRC to advance regional food and childcare systems in the distressed-identified rural counties of Dougherty and Upson, Georgia. The SCRC geographic area stretches from the Tidewater part of eastern Virginia southward through the Carolinas along Interstate 95, west through Georgia and lower Alabama, and northwesterly to the Mississippi Delta. According to a recent Wallet Hub economic study, Georgia is the sixth most financially distressed state in the country and has the ninth most people with accounts in distress and the 10th highest average number of accounts in distress across the United States. Georgia’s Southeast Crescent region is mostly rural, offering natural beauty, a distinct cultural heritage and relative proximity to metropolitan Atlanta, which is the leading economic driver of the state. While most counties in Georgia are economically distressed, the changing demographics of the region, ranging from high-growth areas to those that are losing population, require special interventions and policies to help close the region’s development and economic growth gap. This grant program will support rural Georgia communities’ economic development efforts and maintain and improve a healthy Georgia population by leveraging funding assistance from the USDA RD to key Administration priorities, such as advancing racial equity place-based growth, and opportunity by ensuring rural residents in the most distressed communities in Georgia have equitable access to RD programs and benefit from RD funded projects. Funding Strategy • Target Multiple Sectors: The strategic investment in childcare will support an increase in workforce participation. Comparable investment in food production and sustainable farming ends food insecurity and supports sustainability, while positively contributing to multiple facets of rural life. • Increase Local Food Production: By engaging local farms and food related businesses, and encouraging sustainable food system practices, these projects will support job creation, economic growth, and better health outcomes. Local food production can improve regional self-sufficiency and contribute to long-term economic stability. • Leverage Employer and Community Partnerships: Through employer and community partnerships, these projects will encourage local support, thus ensuring that both businesses and communities have a stake in the success of the project and its broader implications. • Scalable Impact: Funded projects will offer an investment in local communities while impacting a broader audience. By expanding access to stronger local food systems and improving access to childcare services, these projects address immediate infrastructure needs, building a foundation for long-term community resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Dennis Dotterer
Director of Grants and Programs Phone 803-977-3571 Email:grants@scrc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to funding level changes, the amount available for awards under the CANS program was reduced from $8,000,000 to $6,500,000. As a result, the number of awards to be made under this announcement has also decreased. | Dec 12, 2024 | |
| Due to an increase in grant funding available for the Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) program from $5,000,000 to $8,000,000, the grant ceiling of individual awards has increased from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. The minimum grant award remains at $100,000. The deadline to submit Letters of Interests (LOIs) has also been changed. LOIs should be submitted prior to the application deadline of December 4, 2024. The CANS Grant Program is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service provided the funding to SCRC to advance regional food and childcare systems in the distressed-identified rural counties of Dougherty and Upson, Georgia. |
Nov 01, 2024 | |
| Updated email address for SCRC POC. | Nov 01, 2024 | |
| Nov 01, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRC-CANS-01-25 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Food and Childcare Systems in Rural Georgia: Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | – Projects that relate to and support advancing and developing food systems in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia.
– Projects that address and support access to childcare services in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 90.705 — Southeast Crescent Regional Commission – Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 04, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 03, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ● Non-profit organizations described in section 501(c) and 501(a) ● Entities in Dougherty and Upson counties local government entities (village, town, city and county) ● Educational Institutions, to include institutions of higher learning, and K-12 public institutions. ● Other political subdivisions (regional planning commissions, local economic or community development entities or a consortium of political subdivisions) ● Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Southeast Crescent Regional Commission |
| Description: |
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is publishing this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications for grants under the FY 2025 Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program. This program is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), through the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). The NOFA provides an overview of the CANS Grant Program and outlines specific requirements needed to complete the application process. Access to the application and additional information can be found on scrc.gov. Important Dates Full Application Portal Opens ……………. November 1, 2024 Letter of Interest (LOI) Due……………… Prior to Full Application Submission Full Application Due Date ………………….. December 4, 2024 SCRC Notification of Awards ……………. December 13, 2024 Anticipated Project Start Date ………… January 6, 2025 Funding Overview The Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service provided the funding to SCRC to advance regional food and childcare systems in the distressed-identified rural counties of Dougherty and Upson, Georgia. The SCRC geographic area stretches from the Tidewater part of eastern Virginia southward through the Carolinas along Interstate 95, west through Georgia and lower Alabama, and northwesterly to the Mississippi Delta. According to a recent Wallet Hub economic study, Georgia is the sixth most financially distressed state in the country and has the ninth most people with accounts in distress and the 10th highest average number of accounts in distress across the United States. Georgia’s Southeast Crescent region is mostly rural, offering natural beauty, a distinct cultural heritage and relative proximity to metropolitan Atlanta, which is the leading economic driver of the state. While most counties in Georgia are economically distressed, the changing demographics of the region, ranging from high-growth areas to those that are losing population, require special interventions and policies to help close the region’s development and economic growth gap. This grant program will support rural Georgia communities’ economic development efforts and maintain and improve a healthy Georgia population by leveraging funding assistance from the USDA RD to key Administration priorities, such as advancing racial equity place-based growth, and opportunity by ensuring rural residents in the most distressed communities in Georgia have equitable access to RD programs and benefit from RD funded projects. Funding Strategy • Target Multiple Sectors: The strategic investment in childcare will support an increase in workforce participation. Comparable investment in food production and sustainable farming ends food insecurity and supports sustainability, while positively contributing to multiple facets of rural life. • Increase Local Food Production: By engaging local farms and food related businesses, and encouraging sustainable food system practices, these projects will support job creation, economic growth, and better health outcomes. Local food production can improve regional self-sufficiency and contribute to long-term economic stability. • Leverage Employer and Community Partnerships: Through employer and community partnerships, these projects will encourage local support, thus ensuring that both businesses and communities have a stake in the success of the project and its broader implications. • Scalable Impact: Funded projects will offer an investment in local communities while impacting a broader audience. By expanding access to stronger local food systems and improving access to childcare services, these projects address immediate infrastructure needs, building a foundation for long-term community resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Dennis Dotterer
Director of Grants and Programs Phone 803-977-3571 Email:grants@scrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRC-CANS-01-25 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Food and Childcare Systems in Rural Georgia: Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | – Projects that relate to and support advancing and developing food systems in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia.
– Projects that address and support access to childcare services in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 90.705 — Southeast Crescent Regional Commission – Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 04, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 03, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ● Non-profit organizations described in section 501(c) and 501(a) ● Entities in Dougherty and Upson counties local government entities (village, town, city and county) ● Educational Institutions, to include institutions of higher learning, and K-12 public institutions. ● Other political subdivisions (regional planning commissions, local economic or community development entities or a consortium of political subdivisions) ● Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Southeast Crescent Regional Commission |
| Description: |
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is publishing this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications for grants under the FY 2025 Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program. This program is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), through the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). The NOFA provides an overview of the CANS Grant Program and outlines specific requirements needed to complete the application process. Access to the application and additional information can be found on scrc.gov. Important Dates Full Application Portal Opens ……………. November 1, 2024 Letter of Interest (LOI) Due……………… Prior to Full Application Submission Full Application Due Date ………………….. December 4, 2024 SCRC Notification of Awards ……………. December 13, 2024 Anticipated Project Start Date ………… January 6, 2025 Funding Overview The Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service provided the funding to SCRC to advance regional food and childcare systems in the distressed-identified rural counties of Dougherty and Upson, Georgia. The SCRC geographic area stretches from the Tidewater part of eastern Virginia southward through the Carolinas along Interstate 95, west through Georgia and lower Alabama, and northwesterly to the Mississippi Delta. According to a recent Wallet Hub economic study, Georgia is the sixth most financially distressed state in the country and has the ninth most people with accounts in distress and the 10th highest average number of accounts in distress across the United States. Georgia’s Southeast Crescent region is mostly rural, offering natural beauty, a distinct cultural heritage and relative proximity to metropolitan Atlanta, which is the leading economic driver of the state. While most counties in Georgia are economically distressed, the changing demographics of the region, ranging from high-growth areas to those that are losing population, require special interventions and policies to help close the region’s development and economic growth gap. This grant program will support rural Georgia communities’ economic development efforts and maintain and improve a healthy Georgia population by leveraging funding assistance from the USDA RD to key Administration priorities, such as advancing racial equity place-based growth, and opportunity by ensuring rural residents in the most distressed communities in Georgia have equitable access to RD programs and benefit from RD funded projects. Funding Strategy • Target Multiple Sectors: The strategic investment in childcare will support an increase in workforce participation. Comparable investment in food production and sustainable farming ends food insecurity and supports sustainability, while positively contributing to multiple facets of rural life. • Increase Local Food Production: By engaging local farms and food related businesses, and encouraging sustainable food system practices, these projects will support job creation, economic growth, and better health outcomes. Local food production can improve regional self-sufficiency and contribute to long-term economic stability. • Leverage Employer and Community Partnerships: Through employer and community partnerships, these projects will encourage local support, thus ensuring that both businesses and communities have a stake in the success of the project and its broader implications. • Scalable Impact: Funded projects will offer an investment in local communities while impacting a broader audience. By expanding access to stronger local food systems and improving access to childcare services, these projects address immediate infrastructure needs, building a foundation for long-term community resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Dennis Dotterer
Director of Grants and Programs Phone 803-977-3571 Email:grants@scrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRC-CANS-01-25 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Food and Childcare Systems in Rural Georgia: Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | – Projects that relate to and support advancing and developing food systems in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia.
– Projects that address and support access to childcare services in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 90.705 — Southeast Crescent Regional Commission – Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ● Non-profit organizations described in section 501(c) and 501(a) ● Entities in Dougherty and Upson counties local government entities (village, town, city and county) ● Educational Institutions, to include institutions of higher learning, and K-12 public institutions. ● Other political subdivisions (regional planning commissions, local economic or community development entities or a consortium of political subdivisions) ● Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Southeast Crescent Regional Commission |
| Description: |
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is publishing this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications for grants under the FY 2025 Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program. This program is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), through the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). The NOFA provides an overview of the CANS Grant Program and outlines specific requirements needed to complete the application process. Access to the application and additional information can be found on scrc.gov. Important Dates Full Application Portal Opens ……………. November 1, 2024 Letter of Interest Due Date (Required)………………… November 8, 2024 Full Application Due Date ………………….. November 22, 2024 SCRC Notification of Awards ……………. December 6, 2024 Anticipated Project Start Date ………… January 6, 2025 Funding Overview The Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service provided the funding to SCRC to advance regional food and childcare systems in the distressed-identified rural counties of Dougherty and Upson, Georgia. The SCRC geographic area stretches from the Tidewater part of eastern Virginia southward through the Carolinas along Interstate 95, west through Georgia and lower Alabama, and northwesterly to the Mississippi Delta. According to a recent Wallet Hub economic study, Georgia is the sixth most financially distressed state in the country and has the ninth most people with accounts in distress and the 10th highest average number of accounts in distress across the United States. Georgia’s Southeast Crescent region is mostly rural, offering natural beauty, a distinct cultural heritage and relative proximity to metropolitan Atlanta, which is the leading economic driver of the state. While most counties in Georgia are economically distressed, the changing demographics of the region, ranging from high-growth areas to those that are losing population, require special interventions and policies to help close the region’s development and economic growth gap. This grant program will support rural Georgia communities’ economic development efforts and maintain and improve a healthy Georgia population by leveraging funding assistance from the USDA RD to key Administration priorities, such as advancing racial equity place-based growth, and opportunity by ensuring rural residents in the most distressed communities in Georgia have equitable access to RD programs and benefit from RD funded projects. Funding Strategy • Target Multiple Sectors: The strategic investment in childcare will support an increase in workforce participation. Comparable investment in food production and sustainable farming ends food insecurity and supports sustainability, while positively contributing to multiple facets of rural life. • Increase Local Food Production: By engaging local farms and food related businesses, and encouraging sustainable food system practices, these projects will support job creation, economic growth, and better health outcomes. Local food production can improve regional self-sufficiency and contribute to long-term economic stability. • Leverage Employer and Community Partnerships: Through employer and community partnerships, these projects will encourage local support, thus ensuring that both businesses and communities have a stake in the success of the project and its broader implications. • Scalable Impact: Funded projects will offer an investment in local communities while impacting a broader audience. By expanding access to stronger local food systems and improving access to childcare services, these projects address immediate infrastructure needs, building a foundation for long-term community resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Dennis Dotterer
Director of Grants and Programs Phone 803-977-3571 Email:grants@scrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCRC-CANS-01-25 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Food and Childcare Systems in Rural Georgia: Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | – Projects that relate to and support advancing and developing food systems in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia.
– Projects that address and support access to childcare services in Upson and/or Dougherty counties in Georgia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 90.705 — Southeast Crescent Regional Commission – Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ● Non-profit organizations described in section 501(c) and 501(a) ● Entities in Dougherty and Upson counties local government entities (village, town, city and county) ● Educational Institutions, to include institutions of higher learning, and K-12 public institutions. ● Other political subdivisions (regional planning commissions, local economic or community development entities or a consortium of political subdivisions) ● Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Southeast Crescent Regional Commission |
| Description: |
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is publishing this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications for grants under the FY 2025 Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program. This program is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), through the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). The NOFA provides an overview of the CANS Grant Program and outlines specific requirements needed to complete the application process. Access to the application and additional information can be found on scrc.gov. Important Dates Full Application Portal Opens ……………. November 1, 2024 Letter of Interest Due Date (Required)………………… November 8, 2024 Full Application Due Date ………………….. November 22, 2024 SCRC Notification of Awards ……………. December 6, 2024 Anticipated Project Start Date ………… January 6, 2025 Funding Overview The Childcare Access and Nutrition Systems (CANS) Grant Program is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service provided the funding to SCRC to advance regional food and childcare systems in the distressed-identified rural counties of Dougherty and Upson, Georgia. The SCRC geographic area stretches from the Tidewater part of eastern Virginia southward through the Carolinas along Interstate 95, west through Georgia and lower Alabama, and northwesterly to the Mississippi Delta. According to a recent Wallet Hub economic study, Georgia is the sixth most financially distressed state in the country and has the ninth most people with accounts in distress and the 10th highest average number of accounts in distress across the United States. Georgia’s Southeast Crescent region is mostly rural, offering natural beauty, a distinct cultural heritage and relative proximity to metropolitan Atlanta, which is the leading economic driver of the state. While most counties in Georgia are economically distressed, the changing demographics of the region, ranging from high-growth areas to those that are losing population, require special interventions and policies to help close the region’s development and economic growth gap. This grant program will support rural Georgia communities’ economic development efforts and maintain and improve a healthy Georgia population by leveraging funding assistance from the USDA RD to key Administration priorities, such as advancing racial equity place-based growth, and opportunity by ensuring rural residents in the most distressed communities in Georgia have equitable access to RD programs and benefit from RD funded projects. Funding Strategy • Target Multiple Sectors: The strategic investment in childcare will support an increase in workforce participation. Comparable investment in food production and sustainable farming ends food insecurity and supports sustainability, while positively contributing to multiple facets of rural life. • Increase Local Food Production: By engaging local farms and food related businesses, and encouraging sustainable food system practices, these projects will support job creation, economic growth, and better health outcomes. Local food production can improve regional self-sufficiency and contribute to long-term economic stability. • Leverage Employer and Community Partnerships: Through employer and community partnerships, these projects will encourage local support, thus ensuring that both businesses and communities have a stake in the success of the project and its broader implications. • Scalable Impact: Funded projects will offer an investment in local communities while impacting a broader audience. By expanding access to stronger local food systems and improving access to childcare services, these projects address immediate infrastructure needs, building a foundation for long-term community resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Dennis Dotterer
Director of Grants and Programs Phone 803-977-3571 Email:grants@scrc.gov |
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