Mableton says grant program has yielded more than $1 million in awards and is pursuing transportation, infrastructure funds
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City staff and consultants reported on April 13 that the city has applied for 17 grants, is anticipating over $1 million in awards to date, and is pursuing funding streams including Safe Streets and Roads for All, ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative, a Lowe’s infrastructure grant and a household hazardous waste grant for an upcoming collection event.
City staff and a contracted grant consultant told Mableton City Council on April 13 that the city’s grant program has generated measurable results and is positioned to pursue additional funding for transportation, planning and events.
Chris, founder of Funded Forward Grant Consulting, and city staff said the city has submitted 17 grant applications so far and is "anticipating to date at least, over $1,000,000 in awards." The consultant characterized the program’s early return on investment as strong: "for every $1 spent on our grant program, we earn $27 in return," he said.
Presenters highlighted specific efforts: the federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All grant will support a roadway safety study (phase 1) that could be used later to pursue implementation funding; an application to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Livable Centers Initiative would produce a deeper transportation analysis tied to the city’s comprehensive plan; a pending Lowe’s infrastructure grant would support community‑space renovations; and an approximately $50,000 award was identified to support a household hazardous waste collection event planned for summer.
Director Ryan emphasized that Mableton’s status as a recently incorporated city with an up‑to‑date comprehensive plan is an advantage when pursuing implementation grants. Councilmembers asked whether staff coordinate grant work with Cobb County; Ryan said the city’s consultant generally pursues grant opportunities on behalf of Mableton and that formal county coordination is not routine at this time, though cross‑jurisdiction cooperation remains possible.
The presentation concluded with staff requesting council feedback on priorities they are tracking — housing stability, public safety, blight removal, beautification and workforce development — and noting the importance of securing matching or shovel‑ready projects to maximize funding opportunities.
