GATEway Grant Program

The mission of the GATEway Grant Program is to provide funding for roadside enhancement and beautification projects along Georgia’s roadsides.

Annoucements

Georgia DOT Now Accepting Applications for 2009 GATEway Grants 8/10/09

Overview

GATE is an acronym for Georgia Transportation Enhancement. The GATEway Grants assist communities in their efforts to beautify roadsides along state routes.

Funding for the grants comes from contributory value fees paid by outdoor advertising companies to the Department for vegetation removal at outdoor advertising signs. To learn more, read the current law, rules, and policy related to permits for vegetation management at outdoor advertising signs.

The Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council (REBC) reviews the GATEway Grant applications. The REBC is comprised of representatives from the Outdoor Advertising Association of Georgia, Sierra Club, Garden Club of Georgia, Georgia Wildlife Federation, Georgia Conservancy, UGA College of Environment and Design, House and Senate Transportation Committee Chairpersons, and the GDOT Deputy Commissioner.

Go to Grant Review and Award Information to learn more about the REBC and the award process.

Who Can Participate

Any organization, local government, or state agency may apply for grants up to a maximum of $50,000 for landscape enhancement of the state right of way that involves the local community, displays the right of way in an attractive fashion and promotes pride in Georgia. The maximum cumulative fund allotment each year shall be $50,000 within a local government entity.

View previous grant recipients.

Scope of Grant Program

The funds may be used only for landscape plant material and its installation for the furtherance of roadside enhancement and beautification projects along state routes in Georgia. Grant recipients shall be required to provide perpetual maintenance of the beautification project.

View items not covered by the grant program.