May 09, 2025
AgGeorgia Farm Credit awarded $53,800 in grant funding to twelve nonprofit organizations across Georgia through its Community Mission Fund in 2024. Launched in 2023, the grant program supports projects that promote the future of agriculture and enhance the quality of life in rural communities. A total of 48 applications were received, with grants of up to $5,000 awarded per project.
Among the 2024 recipients is the Teloga Volunteer Fire Department, which received funding to purchase specialized woodland firefighting equipment. This includes updated fire rakes, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and a gas detector—all essential tools for improving emergency response in rugged, rural terrain. The new equipment replaced outdated gear that had hindered operations, allowing for safer and more efficient firefighting efforts in high-pressure environments.
“The new tools will significantly enhance our ability to respond quickly and safely to wildland fires,” said Captain Joe Croy from the Teloga Volunteer Fire Department. “This grant allows us to better protect the citizens of Teloga and the surrounding departments from Chattooga and Walker County, ensuring our firefighters are better equipped and more secure on the job.”
Organizations that received 2024 Community Mission Fund grants include:
- Ben Hill County 4-H (Ben Hill County)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County (Jackson County)
- Byromville Community Food Pantry (Dooly County)
- Comfort Farms (Baldwin County)
- C-Qul (Bibb County)
- Doc’s Healing Hives and Honey (Fannin County)
- Georgia Envirothon (Clarke County)
- Hero Agriculture (Gordon County)
- Hickory Log Personal Care Home (Bartow County)
- Sacred Roots Farm Inc (Hall County)
- Thomson Middle School FFA (Houston County)
AgGeorgia is accepting applications for 2025 Community Mission Fund grants until June 30, 2025. Interested organizations can learn more and apply by visiting aggeorgia.com/community-mission-fund.