Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department

📣 Now Open: FY27 Community Partnerships & Housing Counseling Program Applications!

The Athens-Clarke County Housing and Community Development Department is excited to announce that applications are now open for the FY27 Community Partnerships Program (CPP) and the FY27 Housing Counseling Program!

📅 Application Window:
October 22 – November 24, 2025

📄 For more information and to view the application release meeting slides, visit the https://www.accgov.com/11682/FY2027-CPP

Apply on ZoomGrants ( https://www.zoomgrants.com/gprop2.asp?donorid=2435&rfpid=5843 ) through November 24, 2025.

Let’s build a stronger, more connected Athens-Clarke County together! 💪🏽🏘️

🏡 It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20–26)!

This week, we’re raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure—especially for children—and sharing ways to keep your home safe and healthy. Lead poisoning is 100% preventable through awareness, testing, and safe home practices.

We’re celebrating by kicking off our first session of Coffee Together: Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Series
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Athens-Clarke County Library, Multipurpose Room B
☕ Featuring guest speaker Philip Elliot from the Northeast Health District, Georgia Department of Public Health.

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, connect with others, and get practical tips on protecting your home and family from lead hazards.

Learn more about our Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Program here: https://www.accgov.com/11537/Lead-Hazard-Reduction-Capacity-Building-

🚨 FY27 CDBG Funding Alert for Nonprofits! 🚨

The Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) is excited to announce the availability of ~$1.2 million in anticipated federal funding through the FY27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program! These funds support projects that build stronger, more resilient communities 💪🏽🏘️
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Eligible Activities Include:
• Affordable housing
• Economic development
• Public services
• Public facility improvements

📅 Key Dates:
• RFP Open: Oct 16 – Nov 17, 2025
• Virtual Info Session: Oct 16 @ 10:00 AM via WebEx
https://accgov.webex.com/accgov/j.php?MTID=maf96879525a74d85315bdd314d5f99d2
• Notice of Intent to Apply due: Oct 24, 2025
• Application deadline: Nov 17, 2025 @ Midnight

📌 A recording of the info session and full application materials will be posted on Oct 16 at www.accgov.com/HCD

📞 Contact HCD:
• Marci Irwin – [email protected]
• Marqueta Swain – [email protected]
• Damario Squire – [email protected]
• Phone: 706-613-3155