Community & Economic Development oversees federal and state grant programs in rural communities and small cities, supporting regional workforce initiatives, and downtown revitalization and community beautification projects.
Guidelines for obtaining federal and local grant funds for public facility improvements, housing assistance, historic preservation, economic development and public safety measures. More...
Navigate the federal economic development grant process and learn more about the Gulf Coast Economic Development District and our region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. More...
H-GAC is working with the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to program over a billion dollars in Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant funding. The first round of funding included $814 million dollars in housing and infrastructure funding. H-GAC allocated and developed regional programs using a Method of Distribution. The second round of funding is currently being determined by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs. Allocation of the second round funding will be developed in close coordination with the H-GAC Hurricane Ike Committee More...
The small business loans group provides assistance in conjunction with lending institutions to small businesses for owner occupied real estate loans. More...
Access information from State and Federal agencies, see State and Federal programs for small businesses and research opportunities.
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Opportunities to restore historic downtowns, install street trees and period lighting, beautify community gateways, and improve the public space in your community. More...
Position your community to receive hazard mitigation grants through FEMA, the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the US Forest Service. Help your community be better prepared to reduce loss of life and property damage from flooding, hurricanes, grassland and forest fires, and drought. More...
Tools and resources to help increase the quality of housing, reduce blight and provide safe sanitary and decent housing for long term citizens and a growing workforce. Learn more about the fair housing act and housing assistance programs serving our region. More...
Community and Economic Development Publications and Resources, including Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Housing
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