A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Jenkins County, Georgia. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Jenkins 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.
Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce Millen GA 548 Cotton Avenue 30442 478-982-5595
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Jenkins County, Georgia. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Jenkins 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. Jenkins County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Jenkins County Road Maintenance Shop Millen GA 1158 Old Sylvania Road 30442 478-982-1653
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Jenkins 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 Jenkins County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Jenkins County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Millen Housing Authority Millen GA 824 Hart Avenue 30442 478-982-5851