A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Ben Hill County, Georgia. As part of this mission, Departments of Education distribute grants and federal funding, including education block grants, Title I grants, and IDEA grants. They also award School Improvement Grants, Teacher Incentive Funds, and Pell Grants, in addition to other student loans and grants. Students, teachers, and educators can learn more about Ben Hill County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Collingswood GA Department of Education Fitzgerald GA 265 Lincoln Avenue 31750 912-487-3091
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Ben Hill County, Georgia. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Ben Hill County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Fitzgerald Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce Fitzgerald GA 121 East Pine Street 31750 229-423-9357
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Ben Hill County, Georgia. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Ben Hill County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Ben Hill County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Fitzgerald Housing Authority Fitzgerald GA 314 South Sherman Street 31750 229-423-3755
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Ben Hill County, Georgia. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Ben Hill County government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. Ben Hill County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Fitzgerald Transportation Department Fitzgerald GA 113 Lindy Road 31750 229-426-5242
Fitzgerald Transportation Department Engineer Fitzgerald GA 151 Perry House Road 31750 229-426-5244