City Of Albany: City Of Albany Provides Update Regarding American Rescue Plan Funding Application Process

Press release from the City of Albany:

January 26, 2022

Call for Volunteers Issued to Help Grade & Interview Applicants for Historic Funding Opportunity

Contact: David Galin 

ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany’s Pre-Application portal utilized to award $25 million for transformative, highly-impactful investments of American Rescue Plan Funds received by the City of Albany is open for submissions at www.AlbanyForAll.com. To give applicants more time to prepare their proposals, the first pre-applications will not be reviewed until at least March 1, 2022.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan has posted a webinar to assist potential applicants in the pre-application process and answers any questions. Applicants may also direct questions to AlbanyForAll@albanyny.gov  

Pre-Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning March 1, 2022. After a thorough review for compliance and impact, pre-applicants will receive feedback and then, if selected, be required to submit a full application. This process will ensure applicants effectively and efficiently utilize their time and resources as they seek American Rescue Plan funding while ensuring the City of Albany and those selected for funding remain in full compliance with American Rescue Plan Act requirements and all federal regulations.

Applications will be evaluated by a team of local leaders, including members of the City’s ARPA Leadership Team comprised of Mayor Kathy Sheehan, City Treasurer Darius Shahinfar, Common Council President Corey Ellis, Common Council Pro Tempore Kelly Kimbrough, Common Council Majority Leader Ginnie Farrell, Commissioner of Administrative Services Rachel McEneny, and Corporation Counsel Marisa Franchini, Esq.

Based on the input provided to the City of Albany COVID Recovery Task Force, $25 million will be available for funding under the American Recuse Plan, including: 

Mayor Sheehan also issued a call for volunteers to help grade and interview applicants. Anyone interested in applying should visit www.AlbanyForAll.com to sign up.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, “I want to encourage Albany’s businesses, not-for-profit organizations, residents, and City Departments to take advantage of the newly available webinars and submit your pre-application. The COVID Recovery Task Force has recommended using this funding to make highly impactful, transformative investments. I am looking forward to working closely with our residents, businesses, and community-based organizations to make sure these resources not only address the challenges encountered by our residents but ensure our city remains an Albany for all.”

This press release was produced by the City of Albany. The views expressed here are the author’s own.