A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Evans 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 Evans County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Claxton Effingham County Department of Education Claxton GA 613 West Main Street 30417 912-772-3384
Evans County Department of Education Claxton GA 53 North River Street 30417 912-739-3544
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Evans County, Georgia. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Evans 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.
Claxton Evans County Chamber Claxton GA 4 North Duval Street 30417 912-739-1391
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Evans 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 Evans County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Evans County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Claxton Housing Authority Claxton GA 101 Sims Street 30417 912-739-4474
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Evans County, Georgia. The federal VA, as well as local Evans County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Evans County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
Veterans Community Center Claxton GA 818 West Main Street 30417 912-739-7715