Community & Economic Development

Community Development

Economic Development

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Guidelines for obtaining federal and local grant funds for public facility improvements, housing assistance, historic preservation, economic development and public safety measures. More...

 
The HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (H-GALDC) was created by H-GAC to promote economic development and job creation through the SBA 504 loan program. The SBA 504 loan program provides businesses with long-term, fixed rate financing for major fixed assets. Loans can be used for new buildings, to renovate existing structures or to purchase machinery and equipment. More details...

GULF COAST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (GCEDD)

The goal of the GCEDD is to serve as a regional clearinghouse for Economic Development information and provide technical assistance for the purpose of stimulating the economy within the H-GAC region. Our resources also extend towards programs that assist our cities and counties with community improvement and housing. Visit www.gcedd.org for more information.

Resources

LINKS
Access information from State and Federal agencies, see State and Federal programs for small businesses and research opportunities. More...

PUBLICATIONS
Community and Economic Development Publications and Resources, including Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Housing. More...

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
Opportunities to restore historic downtowns, install street trees and period lighting, beautify community gateways, and improve the public space in your community. More...

Disaster Recovery & Resiliency

HAZARD MITIGATION
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...

HURRICANE IKE
H-GAC is working with the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to program nearly two billion dollars in Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant funding. The first round of funding included $814 million dollars in housing and infrastructure funding. The second round of funding is approximately one billion dollars and is allocated in two phases. The Method of Distribution for the second phase of round 2 will allocate the remaining $969 million and is currently under development in close coordination with the H-GAC Hurricane Ike Committee. More...

Housing

REGIONAL HOUSING COORDINATION
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.
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