Dear [salutation],
I'm a staunch advocate of organizations in our community applying for federal grants. Securing grants is one of the best ways to expand services and elevate your entity's status in our community.
Below are highlights of recent awards in our community, funding opportunities, upcoming webinars, and business highlights that I encourage you to explore.
Please visit my website to learn how my office can support grant applicants. |
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Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with our region's government entities and some key non-profit organizations to discuss their successes in 2023 and their plans for 2024 to ensure our community secures as much federal funding as possible for projects and services for our constituents. |
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected UTEP as a lead organization for the first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines and will be receiving $15 million!
This funding will continue to advance critical technology development, stimulate economic growth and job creation, and counter the 'brain drain' in our community.
Learn more, here. |
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The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center was recently awarded $480,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute under the Blood Diseases and Resources Research Program.
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incredible team that put together the grant application and learn about the innovative research taking place in our community to combat health challenges in El Paso. |
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Since House Democrats passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there have been nearly 40,000 projects announced in 4,500 communities across the country. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing on "The State of Transportation," Democrats highlighted federal investments being implemented in their communities and the impact of this legislation.
I cannot emphasize how proud I am to be the only member of our region to have supported these transformative investments. See how the Investing in America agenda is rebuilding transportation and fighting the climate crisis here. |
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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $12 million funding opportunity for organizations to provide training and employment services to help veterans combat homelessness.
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$600,000 annually for up to three years, for a total of $1.8 million. Awarded organizations will help deliver occupational skills training, support participation in registered apprenticeship programs or other on-the-job training opportunities, and supply employment placement assistance.
Learn more, here. Apply, here. |
The EPA is extending the 2023 CSB application window to appropriately engage with partners like utilities and school boards ahead of submitting an application.
The EPA is offering $500 million for electric, propane, and compressed natural gas school buses through the CSB Program! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive up to $345,000 per bus to help make the transition to clean school buses! |
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Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing (SCMF) Discretionary FY24 Deadline: March 14, 2024
(SCMF) program supports service coordinator positions for elderly individuals and non-elderly persons with disabilities living in HUD-assisted housing. Services may include nutrition support, housekeeping and shopping assistance, coordination with healthcare providers, help accessing public benefits, financial management assistance, and other services that support Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) including services for persons with severe disabilities.
Learn more here. Apply here. |
Visit the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice website for a list of all currently open OJP funding opportunities, with links to the full text of the solicitation where you can locate information on how to apply.
I encourage you to check out the Applicant Resources section of the site for information and training on writing and submitting an application.
Visit the site by clicking here. |
Community Change Technical Assistance Informational Webinar Series
The Community Change Technical Assistance Program (CCTA) is excited to announce it will be holding a series of informational webinars on the Community Change Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) beginning January 30th!
EnDyna, EPA’s Technical Assistance contractor, together with expert partners and members of EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, will lead webinars reviewing NOFO content and requirements, explaining available technical assistance, and answering questions about the grant application process.
Register here for the January 30th webinar at 1 p.m. MT.
A comprehensive website will be established as the primary source for inquiries and information, serving as a centralized hub for various resources. More information will be forthcoming. Please note that you can email EJ_TechAssist@epa.gov or call 1-800-540-8123 with questions about the CCTA Program.
Residents of El Paso and Hudspeth Counties Invited to Take Climate Action Planning Community Survey
The public is invited to provide input on the Region’s Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) now through Friday, February 9, 2024.
In July 2023, the El Paso Region was awarded a $1M grant, under the EPA´s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program that will help El Paso develop and implement its first Climate Action Plan focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution and addressing climate-related vulnerabilities. The city started developing the Climate Action Plan in the fall of 2023 and expects to finalize it by 2025.
You can take the survey and provide input here. |
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Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Del Norte Masonry, a small business that operates in the Upper Valley and specializes in manufacturing high-quality concrete masonry units.
Small businesses like Del Norte Masonry are the economic engines of our community. I thank them for their hospitality and wish them much success in the future.
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Don't miss out on the chance to grow your business!
The City of El Paso is hosting a free interactive webinar on January 31, 2024, for small business owners and contractors.
Register for the webinar here to learn about millions of dollars in contract opportunities. |
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Discover profitable strategies for organizing and growing a small business, covering areas such as strategic planning, marketing, human resources, business financials, and business and contract law.
January 30 - May 02 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Pre-registration required. Call (915) 831-7742
Register here. |
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The City of El Paso's Cooperative Purchasing Expo is an excellent opportunity to learn what cooperative contracts are, how government entities use them, how cooperative contracts can help businesses grow, and to network via business-2-business and business-2-agency.
Visit their website here.
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