Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): United States Economic Development Administration
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the United States Economic Development Administration for grant funds in the amount of $35,000,000, with a required match of $7,000,000, for the FY25 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) released the NOFO for the FY25 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. The program seeks to meet the needs and goals of disaster-impacted communities as "funding pathways." EDA intends to make available approximately $50 million in funds associated with the Industry Transformation Path.
Expected Impact:
The EDA grant application seeks to support a four-year, four-component workforce and contractor development initiative that strengthens Harris County's construction and disaster response capacity. The Harris County Disaster Response Workforce Industry Transformation Program will train and certify more than 500 contractors, prepare 1,400+ firms for deployment through the Disaster Response General Contractor network, and create expanded workforce pathways that equip thousands of students and apprentices with industry credentials and specialized disaster resiliency skills. Through curriculum de...
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