Tire Grant FY26 Cycle

The FY26 Tire Grant was announced July 16, 2025, with an initial budget of $2.5 million. Applications were accepted August 11, 2025, through September 30, 2025.

A total of 16 applications were received. Each application was reviewed and scored based on project purpose, need, metrics, and grant specific criteria. 

All 16 applicants were awarded for a total of $2,636,387. 

Appling CountyPour-in-place park resurfacing with tire-derived products
Ben Hill CountyPour-in-place playground resurfacing with tire-derived products
Bulloch CountyRoadway paving with tire-derived cylinders
Cherokee CountyPour-in-place park resurfacing with tire-derived products
City of AtlantaRoadway paving with ground tire rubber modified asphalt
City of Chattahoochee HillsPour-in-place walking trail surfacing with tire-derived products
City of College ParkPour-in-place park resurfacing with tire-derived products
City of DahlonegaPour-in-place playground resurfacing with tire-derived products
City of DasherPour-in-place walking track resurfacing with tire-derived products
City of StonecrestPour-in-place park resurfacing with tire-derived products
City of ThomasvillePour-in-place playground resurfacing with tire-derived products
Floyd CountyRoadway paving with ground tire rubber modified asphalt
Grady CountyRoadway paving with tire-derived cylinders
Gwinnett CountyRoadway paving with ground tire rubber modified asphalt
Hall CountyPour-in-place park resurfacing with tire-derived products
Spalding CountyPour-in-place walking trail resurfacing with tire-derived products

*Projects in italics are in the process of being executed. 

The SWTF Grant Team hosted an informational webinar on August 4, 2025. You may review the presentation here:  Download this pdf file. FY26 RWD and Tire Grants Informational Webinar Presentation