Save Georgia Hotels Grant
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.- 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
Funding Details
- Workforce incentives (additional pay, accelerated wage scales, bonuses)
- Enhanced safety and security on lodging property
- Employee training and career development
Eligible Uses
Funds must be dedicated to specific uses that rebuild Georgia's hotel and lodging workforce, including:- Hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds operating in Georgia
- GHLA member properties (membership status required)
Eligibility
- 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
Application Process & Contact
- 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
Additional Information
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
- Applications accepted online only
- No specific application materials list was provided in available documentation
- OPB handles all application review and processing
Key Application Notes
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