Dear [salutation], Advocating for El Paso in the halls of Congress has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Aside from being able to legislate to advance bills in the best interest of all Americans, I also get to vote on pieces of legislation that create competitive grant opportunities for local governments, public housing authorities, non-profits, independent school districts, etc. I encourage your entity to visit websites like grants.gov to identify and apply for grants that are in alignment with your organization’s mission to ensure El Paso capitalizes on the record-breaking investments being made by the federal government. Learn more here about how my office can support grant applicants. |
Last year, the City of El Paso secured $12 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. The El Paso City Council recently authorized the $12 million from the RAISE grant along with an additional $2.8 million from tolls, to initiate projects that are set to improve pedestrian safety and customer service at the Ysleta Port of Entry. |
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I’m happy to share that our region’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) have secured $7.9 million as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Health Center Program which allows for organizations like Project Vida, Centro San Vicente, and Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe to provide a combination of medical, dental, mental health, substance use, and other health services to underserved populations. |
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I recently paid a visit to University Medical Center of El Paso to announce a $1.3 million award as part of FY24 Community Project Funding. The award will be used to replace UMC’s aging 2.5MW emergency generator and add power storage and solar capacity for the hospital. The replacement of this machinery will ensure the care of patience in the case of a loss of power. |
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Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program Deadline: Nov 21, 2024 Description: Community Change Grants, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, offer an unprecedented $2 billion in grants under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Community Change Grants will fund community-driven projects that address climate challenges and reduce pollution while strengthening communities through thoughtful implementation. Learn more about Community Change Grants here. Questions regarding Community Change Grants can be directed to CCGP@epa.gov.
ICYMI: Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Deadline: Jul 25, 2024 Description: This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing non-ZE Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles with ZE vehicles. The EPA anticipates awarding up to $932 million in funds under this Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDV) Grants NOFO. Learn more about Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants here. Questions regarding Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants can be directed to cleanhdvehicles@epa.gov. |
Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRPE) Elements Deadline: Jul 31, 2024 Description: The program seeks to amplify recent technological advancements in utility efficiency and energy generation, bring a new focus on preparing for climate hazards by reducing residents’ and properties’ exposure to hazards, and protecting life, livability, and property when disaster strikes. GRRP is the first HUD program to simultaneously invest in energy efficiency, energy generation, and climate resilience strategies specifically in HUD-assisted multifamily housing.
Learn more about GRRPE here. Questions regarding GRRPE can be directed to GRRP@hud.gov. |
Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services (CINAS) Deadline: Jun 21, 2024
Description: The goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) across the nation and to provide opportunities for immigrants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate into the fabric of American society. Since it began in 2009, the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program has awarded more than $55 million through 644 competitive grants to immigrant-serving organizations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. Now in its 16th year, the program has helped more than 300,000 LPRs prepare for citizenship.
Learn more about CINAS here. Questions regarding CINAS can be directed to citizenshipgrantprogram@uscis.dhs.gov. |
FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program Date & Time: 12:00 p.m. MDT – 1:00 p.m. Register Description: During this webinar, the presenter will provide an overview of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's (BJA) FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program funding opportunity. Specifically, the presenter will discuss the three possible application categories, solicitation goals, and proposal requirements associated with the opportunity. Questions from attendees will be answered as time permits.
National Community Court Grant Program Date & Time: 12:00 p.m. MDT – 1:00 p.m. Register Description: During this webinar, the presenter will provide an overview of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's (BJA) FY24 National Community Courts Initiative funding opportunity. Specifically, the presenter will discuss the application categories, solicitation goals, and proposal requirements associated with the opportunity. Questions from attendees will be answered as time permits.
FY24 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program Formula Grant Date & Time: 12:30 p.m. MDT – 1:30 p.m. Register
Description: This webinar will provide details for potential applicants to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY24 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program Formula Grant Solicitation. The presenter will discuss the purpose and goals of the funding opportunity, review eligibility requirements, and address frequently asked questions. A Q&A session will conclude the webinar. |
Standard Procurement Under Grants Training - Mitigation Grants Date & Time: May 14, 2024; 9:00 a.m. MDT - 10:00 a.m. MDT Register Description: Procurement Under Grant (PUG) Training - Mitigation Grants – Provides an overview of the federal procurement under grant rules for recipients and subrecipients when purchasing under a FEMA mitigation grant. This training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients, including state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel; nonprofit organization staff; eligible private entities; and other non-federal entities. This training is also appropriate for FEMA staff. |
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I recently met with Accolade’s CEO and employees in El Paso to discuss hiring initiatives for our community and tour their office. Accolade is a personalized healthcare company with over 1,200 customers and collaboratively work to serve over 14 million members across the United States. Accolade provides easy access to advanced virtual primary and mental health care and expert medical opinion — all delivered by a team of clinical experts. |
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Maximize your company's potential with Workforce Business Solutions' "TRAIN TO GAIN" program! Empower your business to explore, celebrate, and shape unique leadership styles in the small business community! - Date & Time: Thursday, May 23 · 2 - 4:30pm MDT
- Location: Workforce Solutions Borderplex North Loop Center, 8825 North Loop Drive #122 El Paso, TX 79907
Learn more about the event here. |
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