Home Improvement Grant

Funder: Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) in partnership with City of Thomasville

Geographic Scope: Stevens Street Historic District, Fletcherville neighborhoods, and Thomasville's Traditional Neighborhoods Urban Redevelopment Area (URA)

Focus Areas: Health and safety home improvements for residents, particularly senior citizens

Eligibility: Residents in eligible neighborhoods (Stevens Street Historic District, Fletcherville, and URA)

Key Details:

• Grants are evaluated on a first-come, first-serve basis
• A grant committee made up of neighborhood members and contractors evaluates applications
• TCDC encourages neighbors in close proximity to apply as a group to maximize impact
• Program emphasizes helping seniors stay in place as they age by providing safe, secure homes
• Last year (2024), TCDC granted $50,000 to homeowners
• City of Thomasville approved $50,000 funding for the program in 2025
• TCDC aims to match that investment through other grants and private investments

Contact Information:

• Email: earl@thomasvillecdc.org
• Phone: (229) 231-1199
• Address: 401 S Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
• Website: thomasvillecdc.org

Application Process

1. Visit TCDC's website at thomasvillecdc.org to access the application
2. Verify your address is in an eligible neighborhood/URA
3. Submit application through the online portal
4. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis
5. Grant committee evaluates applications

Recommended: Apply as a group with neighbors in close proximity for greater impact