OneGeorgia Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI)
Provides grants to rural Georgia development authorities for site improvements and Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) certification of industrial sites. Has invested over $21 million since 2025 in projects that prepare rural Georgia communities to attract new businesses and jobs.
About this program
Most recent (3rd) round of grants in January 2026 awarded $4.3 million across multiple sites. Eligible activities include site studies, land grading, entry roads, and infrastructure. State funding is matched by local communities at varying levels.
Eligibility
Rural Georgia development authorities, county joint development authorities, and qualifying local governments seeking to develop, certify, or improve industrial sites in rural counties. Direct beneficiaries are local governments; small businesses benefit from improved site readiness.