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Help from the feds?
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 by Elizabeth Pagano
The city of Austin is developing its five-year federal funding plan and is looking for input. Specifically, the city has an online survey that asks residents to weigh in on programs for affordable housing, job creation and public service for area families, those with disabilities, seniors and youth. To weigh in on the $11 million or so that is awarded annually through Housing and Urban Development grants, take the survey now.
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