The City of Thomasville has received a 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $ million from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which administers the program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Thomasville was one of 42 Georgia communities awarded funding this year. The grant funds will be utilized to support the construction of a domestic violence shelter for Halcyon Home, Incorporated.
“When our communities thrive, so do their citizens. Community Development Block Grants give rural Georgians access to resources that improve neighborhood infrastructure, enhance vital community facilities, and improve overall quality of life,” said DCA Commissioner Christopher Nunn. “These grants allow local governments to make targeted, critical investments to the benefit of their citizens.”
Georgia’s CDBG program is available to non-entitlement local governments and specifically targets rural communities. After a competitive and thorough evaluation process, applications are scored, rated, and ranked. Grants are awarded based on overall merit. Communities are required to complete their designated project within two years of receiving the award.
According to Chief Financial Officer Ashley Cason, the City of Thomasville served as the applicant for the 2026 CDBG to the State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs. “A memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Halcyon Home outlines each parties’ responsibilities,” said Cason. “The City of Thomasville’s role was to serve as the grant applicant and assisting with the grant application process. The Halcyon Home will be responsible for all costs related to this project that exceed the grant amount.”
The project is estimated to benefit over 3,100 individuals, of which 100% are presumed to be of low-to-moderate income. “We are incredibly honored for this opportunity to assist the Halcyon Home in the construction of new shelter that allows them to continue serving victims of domestic violence,” said City Manager Chris White. “On behalf of our City Council and City Leadership, we extend our gratitude to DCA for their belief in this impactful project and to U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop for his support throughout the application process.”
A complete list of the 2026 CDBG awards with project descriptions may be viewed at: http://www.dca.ga.gov/