Georgia businesses have access to a wide range of grant opportunities, for various industries and business types. At American Funding Group, we help businesses across all sectors navigate the grant application process. Here are some examples of businesses that can qualify for grants:

Construction Firms: Georgia is experiencing a construction boom in part due to explosive growth in terms of its population and business investments, which has translated into a massive amount of new construction and earned Georgia the top-ranked state in terms of construction. If you are part of this exciting industry, your business can obtain grants to help with hiring, training, equipment purchase, investing in more sustainable construction practices, and more.

Trucking and Logistics Businesses: In 2022, Georgia's freight system moved 629 million tons of freight, valued at $986 billion - the 10th largest value of freight moved among all states. General freight trucking companies in Georgia handle diverse commodities, typically palletized and transported in containers or van trailers, with local companies often providing same-day return trips within metropolitan areas. Trucking businesses are encouraged to apply for grants, as such funding can provide essential financial support for operations, equipment upgrades, and technology improvements, helping to offset costs for new trucks, eco-friendly practices, and enhanced safety measures.

Restaurants: Georgia’s restaurant industry comprises 18,933 eating and drinking place locations with total sales in excess of $24.9 billion. Georgia’s restaurants provide their communities with more than 500,000 jobs statewide. Business grants for Georgia restaurant owners can be used for purchasing kitchen equipment, improving outdoor dining spaces, or implementing health and safety measures. By securing this funding, restaurant owners like you can update their offerings, attract more customers, and stay competitive in a challenging market.

Cleaning and Janitorial Businesses: It is projected that the revenue of janitorial services in Georgia will amount to approximately $2,379.4 million by 2024. The janitorial industry is predominantly a small business industry, where business grants can provide the necessary capital to invest in new equipment, expand their workforce, and adopt the latest cleaning technologies, including eco-friendly practices.

Childcare: The daycare industry in Georgia is expected to reach $2.4 billion in market size this year. The industry employs approximately 51,921 people in the state. If you operate a childcare facility in Georgia, a grant could help with marketing, facility improvements, staff training, curriculum development, purchasing equipment or educational materials, and more.

Environmental and Green Businesses: Companies looking to lower emissions and reduce carbon footprint for themselves and their customers have invested over $11.5 billion in Georgia since 2018. The state has become particularly prominent in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery industry, with major investments from companies like SK Battery America, Rivian, and Hyundai Motor Group. Sustainability is driving innovation throughout other industries as well. Business grants for green tech companies provide crucial non-dilutive funding to support innovative clean energy and sustainability solutions. These grants are important funding sources because they allow early-stage green tech startups to advance their technologies and business models without giving up equity, while also validating their potential impact through the competitive grant selection process.