Albany Opens Applications for 2026 CDBG Funding

Albany, OR. –The City of Albany is inviting nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to apply for activities to be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars that will become available July 1, 2026.

Albany receives CDBG funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents, address homelessness or housing needs, and improve community facilities and services.

To qualify, all applicants must attend one of two virtual pre-application meetings to learn about CDBG program requirements and eligible activities. The required sessions will be held on:

• Friday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m.
• Thursday, December 4 at 3:00 p.m.

Prospective applicants must email cdbg@albanyoregon.gov to sign up for one of the sessions.

The full Request for Applications (RFA) and all application materials are posted on the City’s CDBG webpage under the “For Agencies” tab at:
https://www.albanyoregon.gov/cd/blockgrant

Completed applications must be emailed to cdbg@albanyoregon.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, following the instructions outlined in the RFA.

Questions about eligibility, project types, or the application process may be directed to Kaitlin Martin at 541-917-7651 or cdbg@albanyoregon.gov. The City notes that translation of the RFA and application materials is available upon request.