Grant & Loan Awards: Charlton County
Charlton County
Equity Fund: $496,900
Awarded: 05/09/2025
Applicant: Folkston, City of
Description:
Equity funds to assist with the construction of Discovery Hall at the Okefenokee Education and Research Center. Discovery Hall will include a hands-on interactive display area, a 300 seat auditorium, classrooms and a laboratory to further enhance existing tourism and eco-system educational opportunities provided by the Okefenokee Swamp. The project anticipates the creation of 9 new jobs to support this unique nature based tourism initiative.
Total Budgeted Project Cost: $2,636,900