The Grants Administration Office is responsible for seeking, securing, and managing funds from public and private grant sources to help facilitate the strategic goals of the City.

More than $5 million has been secured for planning, homeless prevention, housing assistance, parks and grounds, downtown revitalization, stormwater management, and brownfields cleanup activities, as well as equipment for the Fire Department and Police Department.

Temperance West is the Grants Administrator and oversees the Grants Administration Office. Two Grants Specialists assist with the daily management of grant awards. More information on the following programs can be obtained by contacting this division unless otherwise stated.

Current Grant Awards

Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be used to continue the Azalea Street Redevelopment Project, promote Fair Housing initiatives, assist local non-profit public service agencies in delivering assistance to the community via the Sub-recipient Program, and help residents with home repairs via the Home Repair Assistance Program (formerly known as Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation). 

 2019 Community Development Block Grant $215,576

2020 Community Development Block Grant $230,360

2021 Community Development Block Grant $267,615

2022 Community Development Block Grant $264,866

2023 Community Development Block Grant $252,370

2024 Community Development Block Grant $278,545

2023 Emergency Solutions Grant $31,200

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) aids individuals in times of economic hardship by providing emergency shelter as well as rent and utility assistance. Citizens can inquire about available assistance by contacting the Homeless Prevention Office.

2024 Phase 41 Emergency Food and Shelter Grant $14,553

The United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Grant (EFSG) aids individuals in times of economic hardship by providing emergency shelter. Citizens can inquire about available assistance by contacting the Homeless Prevention Office.

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Section 5307 Grant

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) funds are used to assist in purchasing vehicles and operating the Liberty Transit bus system.

2024 Section 5307 Capital $632,994
 2025 Section 5307 Operating $385,450
2025 Section 5307 Capital $511,560
  

Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Grant

Georgia Municipal Association funding used to acquire vital equipment for the Hinesville Police and Fire Departments. Items include but are not limited to a Gear Extractor to clean Fire Department turnout gear and Safety Wearable Lights for the Police Department.

 2023 GMA Grant (Hinesville Police Department) $10,000
 2023 GMA Grant (Hinesville Fire Department) $10,000

 

2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant

The Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant provides funding to support law enforcement efforts. The 2023 Award was used to purchase 6 Mobile Data Terminals/Laptops for the Police Department to assist with compliance with the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data submission requirements under the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.