Cobb accepting grant fund applications

Applications from organizations requesting Justice Assistance Grant funds are being accepted by the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant Program Office.

The deadline is 5 p.m. April 29 for physical receipt of the applications at the CDBG Program Office, 121 Haynes St., Marietta. Nonprofit organizations may apply, including participating cities in Cobb, county departments and other public agencies such as local housing authorities, mental health agencies and public health agencies.

Applications are available at cobbcounty.org/cdbg. Information: 770-528-1455.

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