Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has a very limited number of grant programs for researchers and veterinarians. We do not offer any other funds for individuals and/or businesses, including farms.  If you are looking for financial assistance, we have a list of possible resources on this page.

 

Highlights

  • Assistance from GDA

    GDA offers the following programs:

    • USDA/AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)   

    • Dog and Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP) 

    • Veterinarian Ed Loan Repayment 

    We do not offer any other funds for individuals and/or businesses (including farms). All other GDA grants and agreements are administered departmentally.

    Looking for financial assistance? Check out our list of Financial Resources for Farmers and Agribusinesses

  • Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)

    The purpose of the SCBGP is to provide funding for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Georgia. Eligible proposals must focus on research, education, or marketing, and must benefit the specialty crop industry.

    SCBGP page

  • Dog and Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP)

    Dog and cat overpopulation is a tragic problem that affects all areas of Georgia. Each year, thousands of healthy, friendly dogs and cats are euthanized because of overpopulation. Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats helps reduce this problem. Since this program began, thousands of sterilization procedures have been performed by Georgia veterinarians benefiting from the DCSP grant.

    The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) manages the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. In 2003, the Georgia General Assembly created the Dog and Cat Reproductive Sterilization Support Program to subsidize spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, resulting in the DCSP program.

    DCSP main page

    DCSP Applicant/Grantee Resources

     

     

  • Veterinary Education Loan Repayment (GVELRP)

    The Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (GVELRP) provides financial relief, by way of student loan purchases, for veterinarians willing to provide veterinary services for food animals in shortage areas around the state.

    Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program page 

     

  • RFSI Program – Public Comment Solicitation

    RFSI Program – Public Comment Solicitation

    2023 USDA-AMS Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Cooperative Agreement with the state of Georgia through the Georgia Dept. Of Agriculture (GDA)

    GDA is soliciting public comment concerning the RFSI program. Between now and 8/23/23, GDA will be formulating its RFSI project plan and seeks the publicâ's input. GDA will receive an RFSI award of $8,518,477 from USDA-AMS, a portion of which will be retained by the agency for administrative and other costs.

    RFSI Program

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