Nonprofits may apply for Cobb funding

Cobb Community Development Block Grant Program is accepting applicationsthrough June 30 for nonprofits and public agencies that serve low income residents.

An application workshop will be 10:30 a.m. June 8 at Switzer Central Library, 266 Roswell St., Marietta.

Applications are available at cobbcounty.org/cdbg.

Information: 770-528-1455.

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