Roswell seeks grant proposals for federal funds

Roswell will hold a Community Development Block Grant application workshop at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Roswell River Landing, 245 Azalea Drive. The city is devoting $160,000 of its anticipated $417,000 federal allocation to this competitive grant application process.

The CDBG program provides funds to benefit low- and moderate-income people or limited clientele by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities.

Information: www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=301 or Charles Alford, 770-641-3847.

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