City of Albany Hosts COVID-19 CDBG Funding Webinar

ALBANY, NY – Today, the City of Albany hosted a COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Webinar designed to inform residents and local organizations about the $350,000 in remaining CDBG funding that was awarded to the City through the CARES Act.

Albany Community Development Agency Director Faye Andrews and Mayor Sheehan’s office provided an overview of the available funding, what the funding can be used for, who is eligible to apply for the funding, and frequently asked questions during the application process.

A recording of the webinar can be viewed on Mayor Sheehan’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=738155400314044) as well as on the Albany Community Development Agency’s website (https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/ACDA.aspx)

Prospective applicants can continue to reach out to Faye Andrews directly to learn more by emailing fandrews@albanyny.gov or by calling (518) 434-5265.

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