Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities

The Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia communities, supporting more than $65,000 in public space enhancements across the state.

The grants are part of GCF's ongoing Placemaking Grant Program, funded through the Foundation and supported by the Georgia Power Foundation. The program is available to cities that have participated in the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative (GEPC) - a statewide initiative helping local governments strengthen public spaces, expand civic engagement, and pursue place-based economic development.

2025 Grant Recipients

This year's awardees include all six GEPC cities, along with three alumni communities:

Funded projects span a range of creative placemaking efforts, including public art installations, community gathering spaces, expanded arts programming, and other small-scale but high-impact improvements designed to support vibrant, walkable, people-centered environments.

"We are so proud to support these cities as they continue strengthening their public spaces and enhancing quality of life for residents," said Tara Bradshaw, Manager of Economic Development and Placemaking. "The partnership between the Georgia Cities Foundation and the Georgia Power Foundation allows local communities to turn inspiring ideas into visible improvements that benefit residents and businesses alike."

The Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative, managed by the Georgia Municipal Association, provides training, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities to cities advancing place-based economic development strategies. Through the Placemaking Grant Program, communities can translate those strategies into on-the-ground projects that energize public spaces.

For more information, visit georgiacitiesfoundation.org.