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Learn about Cobb’s federal grants on Dec. 1

Federal funding is the source of Cobb's Community Development Block Grants to help nonprofit agencies in Cobb.

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Federal funding is the source of Cobb's Community Development Block Grants to help nonprofit agencies in Cobb.
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Nov 27, 2020

Cobb Community Development Block Grant Program staff will host two online grant informational workshops at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 1.

These workshops will provide an overview of various grant programs offered by the county, with funding from the federal government, and an overview of grant requirements for awarded nonprofit agencies.

Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at gotomeet.me/CobbCountyCDBGProgramOffice/2020-grant-informational-workshops.

You also can call 669-224-3412 and use access code 377-669-181.

Workshop topics will include:

  • Community Development Block Grant
  • Home Investment Partnerships
  • Emergency Solutions Grant
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Emergency Food and Shelter Program
  • Justice Assistance Grant

Nonprofits and other public agencies seeking information regarding the county’s federal grant funding programs are encouraged to attend.

These workshops are intended for organizations not currently funded.

Information: CobbCounty.org

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