Albany Community Development Agency

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The City of Albany annually receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The City maximizes the benefits of these funds by partnering with local non-profit organizations to conduct eligible Public Services activities.  This booklet contains information on CDBG, eligible and ineligible activities, and the application for submitting a proposal for Program Year 49 grants. 

• CDBG RFP Program Year 49
• Checklist
• ESG RFP

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)

Completed applications and all required attachments must be physically received (postmark not acceptable) at the Community Development Grants Administration office no later than 4:00 pm on January 31, 2023.  No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.

• CHDO RFP

Questions can be directed to Kristin Cronin via email or 518-434-5265.

146-158 S. Pearl St. Facade Restoration

The Albany Community Development Agency is requesting bids from eligible contractors for the restoration of residential facades located at 146-158 South Pearl St.  Bids are due by 2:00 pm on July 15, 2022.  A mandatory site visit will be held at 10:00 am on June 23rd.  All interested contractors need to contact email Mick Foley or call 518-434-5265 to RSVP for the site visit, or to ask any questions regarding the project.

Bid Request 146-158 S. pearl St. Facade Restoration

Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) Response

In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant provided funding to the City of Albany in the form of Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG-CV) allocation to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, to respond to the growing effects of this historic public health crisis. There is now a second round of funding available and the application process for these funds is open. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds have been expended.  Please read the guidelines prior to completing an application.

Please note, this application is a request for financial support for a program related to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not a small business loan intended to sustain your organization. For information regarding small business loans and where to apply for them, please see the Support smAlbany website.

Program Guidelines & Application

• Program Application
• Program Guidelines
• Funding Survey Results (PDF)

ACDA offices are open and able to accept applications in person. When your organization's application is ready for submission, please call ACDA at 518-434-5265 to make arrangements to submit your application.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2021 or until all funds have been expended. 

• Substantial Amendment (PDF)
• CDBG-CV Survey Results (PDF)

Action Plan Draft Comment Period Open

The City of Albany Housing and Community Development Agency is accepting comments to its Year 47 action plan and environmental review record.  Anyone wishing to comment may do so by email to Faye Andrews - comments will be accepted until 4/29/21.

• Draft Year 47 Action Plan (PDF)
• Environmental Review Record - Year 47 (PDF)