A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Danville GA Department of Education Washington GA 203 Lexington Avenue 30673 229-896-1891
Washington Decatur Department of Education Washington GA 906 East Robert Toombs Avenue 30673 404-370-4435
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Wilkes County, Georgia. The federal VA, as well as local Wilkes County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Wilkes 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.
Georgia Department of Veterans Service Washington GA 104 East Liberty Street 30673 706-678-2821
Veterans of Foreign Post 5899 Washington GA 240 Andrew Drive 30673 706-678-1166
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Wilkes County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Washington Housing Authority Washington GA 311 McGuire Street 30673 706-678-3261
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Wilkes County, Georgia. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Wilkes 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. Wilkes County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Washington Transportation Department Washington GA 143 County Farm Road 30673 706-678-7059
Wilkes County Road Department Washington GA 179 County Farm Road 30673 706-678-7287