How much funding does Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant provide?

Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant provides $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant offered?

Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant is described as a one-time opportunity.

Georgia Power Welding Lab Expansion Grant

West Georgia Technical College Foundation Inc

Foundation One-time Workforce Development Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: West Georgia Technical College - Franklin site

Purpose:
Grant for architectural design of facility upgrades for future expansion of the College's Welding Lab at the Franklin site.

Project Details:

Current welding lab: 3,000 square feet (reconstructed in 2011)
Proposed expansion: Additional 700 square feet
Expansion features: New covered, outdoor area for grinding and cutting
Expected impact: Add capacity for 36 additional students per semester

Focus Area:
Welding and Joining Technology program - an associate's degree program designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program develops academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Service Area:
Supports Heard County School System's dual enrollment program and addresses growing workforce demand in the region for highly skilled welding employees.

Funder Rationale:
Georgia Power is excited to partner with West Georgia Tech to provide educational resources in conjunction with the Heard County College and Career Academy to enhance students' skills and provide greater opportunities as they enter the workforce upon graduation.