H-GAC supports a broad spectrum of Community and Economic Development programs that oversee federal and state grant programs to address waste water and drinking water grants in rural communities and small cities, support regional workforce initiatives, downtown revitalization, and community beautification projects. We also partner with the Gulf Coast Small Business Finance Corporation and the Gulf Coast Economic Development District to provide community investment grants, support a rural enterprise revolving loan fund, conduct economic impact assessments, and provide a regional perspective via our monthly economic digest.
Opportunities to restore historic downtowns, install street trees and period lighting, beautify community gateways, and improve the public space in your community. More...
The small business loans group provides assistance in conjunction with lending institutions to small businesses for owner occupied real estate loans. More...
Information on the H-GAC’s housing repair and restoration program funded by the US Housing and Urban Development and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Providing home repair and replacement for low-to-moderate income homeowners affected by Hurricane Rita. 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...
An innovative revolving loan fund designed to benefit small businesses in our rural communities providing small loans for qualified entrepreneurs working with the Small Business Development Centers in our region. 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...
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 work force. Learn more about the fair housing act and housing assistance programs serving our region.
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