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Funding Timeline
The JDA intends to make these grants available using ARPA funds provided to the JDA by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Grants will be made in one round. The estimated funding timeline is provided below. Â
Open Application Window: August 11, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EST
Close Application Window: 30 days after application opening
Application Scoring Window: September 11-18, 2025
Approval of Applications: September 19-25, 2025
Notification of Loan or Grant Recipients via e-mail: Up to 1 week after application scoring
Distribution of Funds via check: Target date - Within 1 week of notification. Awardees will be contacted using the e-mail address or cell number provided regarding issuance of funding.
All communications regarding grant applications will be made through the e-mail address or phone number an applicant provides in its application. Grant funds will be distributed to recipients by our partner financial organization, First American Bank, a member of the JDA Board, or a staff member of the JDA.