City of Lakeport to hold meeting on COVID-19-related grant funds

By Elizabeth Larson | Jan. 17, 2021
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The city of Lakeport will hold a meeting to receive input from the community in its effort to apply for grant funds to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, via Zoom.

The meeting can be accessed at https://zoom.us/j/91777629308 or accessed at +1 669 900 9128. The webinar ID is 917 7762 9308.

The city of Lakeport is eligible to apply for Community Development Block Grant, CDBG, for Coronavirus Round 2 and 3 funding.

The purpose of the funds is to provide assistance for persons of low and moderate income affected by COVID-19.

City officials said they are seeking input on the best use of these funds.

There are specific guidelines to apply, but the city said potential uses could include rental assistance, public improvements, business loans for local businesses and more.

The community is encouraged to participate and share its feedback.

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