NOTICE TO PUBLIC AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA C/O AUGUSTA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FY 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN MANDATORY APPLICATION VIRTUAL WORKSHOP The Augusta-Richmond County Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) will hold a mandatory application workshop for the 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). This workshop will be conducted virtually March 25, 2026. FY 2026 AAP MANDATORY APPLICATION VIRTUAL WORKSHOP & APPLICATION INFORMATION The virtual workshop serves as a platform for the community to discuss the objectives and priorities related to the funding process. Participants will gain insights into the awards process and understand the administrative requirements for utilizing FY 2026 annual allocations consisting of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds. Mandatory “HOW TO APPLY” VIRTUAL Workshop Information DATE / TIME                                  VITUAL MEETING   March 25, 2026, from       CDBG Microsoft Teams Meeting 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM      HOPWA Microsoft Teams Meeting                                       March 25, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM             ESG Microsoft Teams Meeting   Organizations intending to apply for Fiscal Year 2026 funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs MUST attend one of the workshops scheduled for March 25, 2026. Organizations planning to apply for Fiscal Year 2026 funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs are required to attend one of the workshops scheduled for March 25, 2026. To register for the grant your organization intends to apply for, please call 706-821-1797 and ask for Tracey Hunter, or email Thunter@augustaga.gov. Please note that a representative from your organization must attend the workshop related to the funding request. FY 2026 AAP APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION FY 2026 AAP Public Agency Application •   Dates & Times       •  Application Available: March 26, 2026, at 8:30 am      •   Application Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026,         at 5:00 pm       Application Location       •   https://www.augustaga.gov/68/Housing-           Development •     Technical Assistance Period Staff members will be available to address inquiries regarding the application completion process from March 30, 2026, until April 3, 2026, daily. Direct ALL questions to: askhcd@augustaga.gov. ATTN: HCD Support Services Sector SUBJECT: FY 2026 AAP Application Question BACKGROUND The Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia Government c/o the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) receives four annual allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support various programs aimed at benefiting eligible residents with low to moderate income residing in the Augusta-Richmond County area of Georgia. The annual allocations consist of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds. These financial resources support agencies and initiatives to assist low-income individuals and revitalize economically distressed neighborhoods. PREPARATION OF THE FY2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE FY 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Augusta-Richmond County c/o HCD is preparing its five-year consolidated plan, which includes the initial year of the strategy, specifically the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), along with an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for FY 2025-2029. These reports are intended to assist Augusta-Richmond County Georgia in evaluating affordable housing and community development priorities, utilizing input from community members and stakeholders. The data-driven priorities established will inform and guide the allocation of federal funding available to Augusta-Richmond County area. The FY 2026 AAP will be developed as a mandatory requirement for receiving federal funds from HUD for the CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA programs. The action plan will outline the current housing conditions within the Augusta-Richmond County area and delineate how various local, state, private, and federal resources will be employed to meet the identified community needs. The funding for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2026 Annual Action Plan is expressly contingent upon the final budget approval by the U.S. Congress, written authorization from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), determination of community needs priorities and the authorization of allocations by the elected body of Augusta, Georgia. It is important to note that allocation amounts are subject to change. This information is presented by the following: Augusta Housing and Community Development Department ATTN: Support Services 510 Fenwick Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 821-1797-Office For additional information and questions, contact askHCD@augustaga.gov   Garnett L. Johnson, Mayor. Wayne Gilfoyle, Mayor Pro Tempore Brandon Garrett , *Admin. Svcs. Chairman Publish By: March 4, 2026