Albany Community Development Agency

12/11/2025

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗥𝗙𝗣 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is administered by the City of Albany. These funds will be allocated to nonprofits with the goal of assisting at-risk and homeless households to obtain and maintain appropriate permanent housing. These funds will support emergency shelters, as well as street outreach, prevention, and rapid rehousing programs. The booklet linked on the ACDA website contains information on the ESG program and the application for submitting a proposal for grants. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00PM.

https://www.albanyny.gov/159/Albany-Community-Development-Agency

12/08/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗙𝗣 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲!

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. The booklet linked on the ACDA website contains information on CDBG, eligible and ineligible activities, and the application for submitting a proposal for Program Year 52 grants. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00PM.

Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) revitalizes our neighborhoods by increasing home ownership, providing resources for home and community improvements, and connecting partners to facilitate quality of life projects and workforce opportunities for residents with low to moderate incomes.

12/05/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗙𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻

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. The RFP for Fiscal Year 2026 (52) will be made available on the Albany Community Development Agency’s website on Monday, December 8, 2025. Please check back on Monday for the RFP, which will contain information on CDBG, eligible and ineligible activities, and the application for submitting a proposal for grants.

10/26/2023

This coming Monday, October 30, from 4-6 pm, in the parking lot of 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, we're offering a fun, safe space for City children to Trick or Treat. We hope to see you there!

One week away from our Trunk or Treat!!!!!! We are looking forward to providing a safe place for young children to enjoy the Halloween activities at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.

10/19/2023

It wasn't long ago that the City of Albany's Love Your Block staff was planting flowers in front of the Blessed Sacrament School with their middle school students, beautifying their home away from home! City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services City of Albany Department of General Services

09/18/2023

Love Your Block would like to thank Albany Police Department for grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for the Mt. Hope Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, the Albany Department of General Services for supplying a generator for DJ C Nice’s music, and colleagues at the City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services for assisting with all. A special thanks to those in the Mount Hope Neighborhood Association for their dedication to this event and to the neighborhood cleanup the night before! And to those who made donations: Yogurt Ice Cream from Yasso, snacks from Traderjoes, and rolls from Bimbo Bakeries USA — Thank you!

09/12/2023

It's with pride that we share the news that Valerie Alexander-Mosely -- an advocate for economic and social justice in Albany -- was honored over the weekend with the 7th Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Service. “May the work I’ve done speak for me," Valerie said, and her devotion to affordable homes and rentals over 25 years does just that. You can read more about Valerie and the Award at albanyny.gov

09/08/2023

Valerie Alexander-Moseley will be honored as the 7th recipient of the Henry Johnson Award for Community Service tomorrow, Saturday, at 4:30, at the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival. Valerie has given so much to City of Albany neighborhoods, especially to the promotion of affordable housing, a cause near and dear to our hearts. Learn more about Valerie and the Award below. Affordable Housing Partnership Homeownership Center Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region

08/21/2023

Love Your Block, working to fight blight in Albany, will be assisting with its first ever Stop the Violence Block Party to address increasing instances of gun violence in our community with Arbor Hill residents on Saturday 9/2 from 12 - 6 pm in the parking lot of Neighborhood and Community Services located at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.

Save the date!!! Love Your Block will be assisting with its first ever Stop the Violence Block Party to address increasing instances of gun violence in our community with Arbor Hill residents on Saturday 9/2 from 12 - 6 pm in the parking lot of Neighborhood and Community Services located at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.

We understands that many of the root causes of violence stem from not having one's needs met combined with systemic oppression and trauma, we will be prioritizing resource distribution, handing out educational materials on city services as well as providing hands on workshops. All workshops will be taking place in the second floor conference room of 200 Henry Johnson Blvd with sign up sheets for each one hour time slot. Various nonprofit organizations and other City Departments will also be participating as vendors.

We invite all of our volunteers, partners, and other Love Your Block affiliates to attend this Block Party to help spread awareness, celebrate community, and pick up some free resources.

We are so excited to be apart of this important event for the community and hope to see you there!

08/18/2023

Albany's Love Your Block team is organizing a Clean-Up in the Third Street Neighborhood on August 27 between 12 noon and 6 pm. Meet at Black Lives Matter Park at 484 Livingston Ave. Stop by to help when you can!

08/14/2023

Thank you to City Gardener Jena Commerford and City of Albany Department of General Services for their support on the Love Your Block projects! They have made it possible to distribute tomato, eggplant and pepper plants to residents in the South End, West Hill and other neighborhoods and organizations such as Eden’s Rose and Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Food Pantry. They have also cleared refuse from clean-ups and provided equipment necessary to undertake several of our projects with the . Thanks as well to , which has been fueling our volunteer efforts with their Himalayan Gold Popcorn. Thank you!

08/14/2023

This is the last week you can nominate someone for the Henry Johnson Community Service Award! Nominate someone who has volunteered their time and talent to make Albany a better place to live! Deadline: This Friday, August 18! See below for nomination details.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Do you know an Albany resident who deserves to be recognized for devoting their time and talent, and making meaningful contributions to build a better Albany? If so, nominate them for the 7th annual Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Service at https://www.albanyny.gov/252/Henry-Johnson-Award.

The award is given to someone who has shown leadership and selfless action in the areas of social justice, volunteerism, arts & history, and education.

Deadline: Friday, August 18.