USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
RUS provides several loans to finance electric distribution and subtransmission facilities at various interest rates.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric/loans.htm

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA)
Eligible projects include public health-related water supply projects.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.gefa.org/dwsrf.html

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA)
GEFA provides various loans for water and sewer capital projects.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.gefa.org/water_and_sewer.html

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
ARC provides matching grants that can be used for infrastructure projects. The matched amount varies depending on the economic status of the county.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/arc.html

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
ARC provides grants for infrastructure improvement and operations to north Georgia to help create permanent jobs.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/ecopack.pdf

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA)
GEFA provides low-interest loans of up to $1 million for solid waste capital projects.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.gefa.org/recycling.html

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA)
Eligible projects include many water quality and wastewater projects.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.gefa.org/cwsrf.html

USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants – RUS provides loans, guaranteed loans, and grants for water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste disposal facilities in cities and towns up to 10,000 people and rural areas with no population limits. Recipients must be public entities that are unable to obtain funds from commercial sources at reasonable rates and terms.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/program.htm

USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
Funds may be used to (1) evaluate landfill conditions to determine threats to water resources, or (2) provide technical assistance and/or training to help communities reduce the solid waste stream; enhance operator skills in operation and maintenance of active landfills; or assist operators of landfills that are closed, or will be closed soon, with the development and implementation of the plans for closing and future land use.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/program.htm

USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
RUS provides loans to pay for equipment and facilities for broadband service. Eligible applicants are entities, including local governments, who have committed to offer broadband services.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/broadband.htm

Economic Development Administration (EDA)
EDA provides grants to public and non-profit organizations for infrastructure investments needed for industrial and commercial growth.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/OITDSShared/asp/NavDisclaimer.asp?Leaving=GQGP&GoToURL=http://www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/ecopack.pdf

Atkinson County, GA - Atkinson County and the City of Willacoochee were experiencing a decline in economic activity due to globalization and economic restructuring. As a result, railroads that once served the area had either pulled up their rail or abandoned service. With the help of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Willacoochee purchased and renovated an abandoned railroad, which allowed a new company to move in, spawning economic development and creating 135 high-quality jobs.

Jasper County, GA - Since being designated a Better Hometown in 1998, the city has landscaped its downtown square, attracted 20 new businesses to downtown and successfully raised over $873,000 in grant funds, including $400,000 from DCA, to make streetscape improvements. They have also created a historic district and restored the historic Benton Building. Impacts have extended beyond the downtown to the city's entries and gateways-making Highways 11 and 83 the state's second recognized Scenic Byway.