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Save Georgia Hotels Grant

GEORGIA HOTEL & LODGING

Foundation One-time

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 15, 2026

2 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Save Georgia Hotels Grant

Funder: Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association (GHLA) / Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (OPB)

Program Type: American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Negative Economic Impact grant

Geographic Scope: Georgia (all awarded funds must be used at Georgia properties)

Overview

GHLA's Save Georgia Hotels Grant program is a $150 million initiative announced by Gov. Brian Kemp. This is an ARPA Negative Economic Impact grant designed to help hotel operators and hotel employees return to work.

    Funding Details

  • Total Program Funding: $150 million
  • Grant Type: Grant (not a loan requiring repayment) when funds are used according to ARPA rules and oversight
  • Fund Allocation: All awarded funds must be used at Georgia properties

    Eligible Uses

    Funds must be dedicated to specific uses that rebuild Georgia's hotel and lodging workforce, including:
  • Workforce incentives (additional pay, accelerated wage scales, bonuses)
  • Enhanced safety and security on lodging property
  • Employee training and career development

    Eligibility

  • Hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds operating in Georgia
  • GHLA member properties (membership status required)

    Application Process & Contact

  • Application Portal: Online applications accepted through Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (OPB)
  • Application Start Date: May 15, 2026
  • Application URL: https://opb.georgia.gov/hotel-relief-program
  • Questions: Contact Max.Levy@opb.georgia.gov

    Additional Information

  • Applications are processed online by OPB
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact OPB for application-related questions
  • GHLA advocated for and secured these grant funds for Georgia's hotel industry

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Access the Application Portal
- Visit https://opb.georgia.gov/hotel-relief-program
- Applications are accepted online through the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (OPB)

2. Submit Online Application
- Complete the online grant application form
- Applications will be processed by OPB on a rolling basis

3. Contact for Questions
- Direct all application-related questions to: Max.Levy@opb.georgia.gov
- OPB staff will assist with clarifications about the application process

    Key Application Notes

  • Applications accepted online only
  • No specific application materials list was provided in available documentation
  • OPB handles all application review and processing

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