Albany County was awarded Federal aid as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The County has approved the allocation of a portion of those funds towards three major primary priority areas:
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- Economic Growth And Recovery
- Community Development And Public Health
- County Infrastructure and Workforce
Please use the below links to submit an application to the County for consideration.
Open Economic Growth And Recovery Applications*
* Completion of an application is not a guarantee of award. Applications will be reviewed, and awards and amounts (even lesser amounts than requestd) will be made at the discretion of Albany County.
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Other Upcoming ARPA Applications
Economic Growth & Recovery
In the coming weeks Albany County intends to open two (2) additional grant applications relating to economic recovery and growth. These programs are:
Small Business Grants: Grants to help small businesses in the County recover and grow.
On-the Job Training Fund: In partnership with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board, the Albany County will provide additional funding to support expansion of on-the-job training and existing working training in Albany County.
Community Development & Public Health
Around the late summer of 2023, Albany County intends to open various grant applications relating to Community Development and Public Health. The priority areas for these grants include:
- Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse & Telehealth Grants
- Affordable Housing & Housing Support Grants
- Community Improvement Capital Grants
- Food Access Grants
- Frontline Worker Support Program
- Non-Profit Recovery Grants (Other)
- Preventing and Responding to Violence Grants
- Youth Services Grants
- Senior Services Grants
- Transportation Services Grants
ARPA Application Information Sessions
Additional details about the below dates will be provided on the ARPA Portal
June 7th – 12:30 to 1:30 (Virtual)
NEW: SEE JUNE 7th MEETING DETAILS BELOW
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88595106801?pwd=cEEzeHRBeHl1MGdOM0RBL3FYQW1Rdz09
Phone: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 885 95106801
Passcode: 647524
June 14th – 12:30 to 1:30 (In Person- Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building, Cahill Room)
Additional Upcoming Information Sessions:
June 21st – 12:30 to 1:30 (Virtual – Login Info Pending)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85283604107?pwd=NEEwZmdTMGtSTWV2c1hyU2hJczlxUT09
Phone: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 852 8360 4107
Passcode: 378618