Dear [salutation],
The Biden-Harris Administration has made historic investments in communities across America through federal grants that are designed to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, spur economic growth, and address some of our nation’s most pressing challenges, like climate change.
It is my top priority as your proud representative to make sure that El Paso is capitalizing on these opportunities so that eligible grant seekers in our community are equipped with the necessary tools to spearhead projects and participate in the accelerated growth happening in our country.
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Last month, the City of El Paso celebrated the completion of Segment II of the Playa Drain Trail, which was funded by a $1.2 million Community Development Block Grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department was recently awarded $10 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This funding will be used to improve health infrastructure, increase staffing, improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities in El Paso.
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Earlier this month, I visited the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo’s Education/Library Center. I had the opportunity to learn about the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) their team is currently operating, which supports low-income working families by improving access to affordable, high-quality early care and afterschool programs.
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Last year, the Socorro Independent School District (SISD) secured $9.875 million through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program for 25 electric-powered school buses. SISD is expected to receive its first fleet of electric school buses later this year.
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The Tech Hubs Program is an economic development initiative designed to drive regional technology- and innovation-centric growth by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy critical technologies. Closing Date: August 15, 2023. Apply
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EDA is hosting informational webinars on the Tech Hubs program, which is designed to invest directly in high-potential U.S. regions to enable them to become globally competitive in industries of the future. Webinar Details: Economic Development, Tech, and Other Interested Sectors Date: Monday, May 22, 2023 Time: 12 PM ET Register
2023 STEM Talent Challenge EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking applications from eligible applicants to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) work-based learning models (such as Registered Apprenticeships) that complement their respective region’s innovation economy. Closing Date: June 6, 2023. Apply
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding from the BIL is already trickling into communities, creating clean energy jobs, and making America the infrastructure capital of the world.
Listed below are upcoming funding opportunities from the BIL:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus Program Grants
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Authorized by the BIL, the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over five years to replace school buses with low- and zero-emission school buses. Closing Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Apply
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Fixed Award Grant Program The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) authorizes DOE to invest $1 billion in energy improvements in rural or remote areas. DOE’s Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program is managed by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). OCED will provide financial investment, technical assistance, and other resources to advance clean energy demonstrations and energy solutions that benefit rural and remote communities. Closing Date: October 12, 2023. Apply
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Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Community Meeting On November 5, 2021, I voted for the BIL, which was signed into law by President Biden, and included over $3.4 billion to update technology, reduce wait times, and decrease the carbon footprint of land ports of entry across the country. The General Services Administration (GSA) set aside $650-$700 million for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) to modernize their facilities for administration and improve facilities for pedestrian, passenger, commercial, and primary inspections. As GSA continues working on this massive investment in our community, I encourage you to get involved in voicing your feedback on this project. GSA will have a community engagement meeting about the BOTA project schedule, goals, and an opportunity to hear from you in the event detailed below:
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) The IRA’s $370 billion in investments will lower energy costs for families and small businesses, accelerate private investment in clean energy solutions in every sector of the economy, strengthen supply chains, and create good-paying jobs and new economic opportunities for workers. Listed below are upcoming funding opportunities from the IRA: The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
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The 2023 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) opportunity will be extended until June 30, 2023! The EJ TCGM program was created to reduce barriers to the application process and increase the efficiency of the award process for environmental justice grants. Closing Date: June 30, 2023. Apply
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EPA will also host a pre-application assistance webinar to review the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJTCGM) opportunity: Webinar Details: Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM MT Register
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Organic Market Development Grant Program New Applicant Webinar
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USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced $75 million in competitive grant funding for the Organic Market Development Grants (OMDG) Program (OMDG) to support the development of new and expanded organic markets by providing additional resources for businesses transitioning to organic or initiating new organic production and processing capacity. Closing Date: July 11, 2023. Apply
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Webinar Details: Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Time: 11:00 AM MT Register
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program
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Topic: Informational webinar on the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program grant funding for community-based projects between $500,000 and $5 million. This funding requires no cost share from recipients, and the projects funded will improve the cost, reliability, environmental impact, and climate resilience of energy systems in rural or remote areas with 10,000 or fewer inhabitants.
Webinar Details: Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM MT Register
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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
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The DOJ regularly hosts webinars to provide information about specific solicitations and funding opportunities, provide guidance on how to apply for grants, and answer questions. To register for upcoming webinars with the DOJ, click below:
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U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
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Webinar Series: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is hosting informational webinars for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant opportunity. These webinars will be recorded and will serve as a resource for prospective SS4A applicants.
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Your organization or entity may contact my Federal Grants Coordinator, Mr. Manny Rodriguez, who is based out of my El Paso District Office, to identify federal funding opportunities that are aligned with your mission.
Additionally, eligible grant applicants may request letters of support from my office for submission to federal departments and agencies so they may give their full and fair consideration, consistent with applicable laws and regulations, to completed grant applications.
Mr. Rodriguez may be reached at Manny.Rodriguez@mail.house.gov or at (915) 541-1400. For additional grant resources, please visit my website:
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