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Georgia Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI)

Georgia Rural Site Development Initiative — Seed

Supports United States Georgia development authorities improving rural areas for industrial investment through land, engineering, and infrastructure work.

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The Georgia Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) is a state programme co-administered by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the OneGeorgia Authority within the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Its purpose is to expand Georgia's inventory of investment-ready industrial sites in rural communities, specifically by bringing properties into the Georgia Ready for Accele

Funds rural Georgia development authorities in acquiring, preparing, and certifying sites of at least 50 contiguous acres for job-creating economic investment through GRAD certification.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.10%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: georgia.org