Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): United States Economic Development Administration
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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 development, training facilities, and integrated credentials, these partnerships will build a sustainable talent pipeline and scalable model that ensures the region has the skilled workforce needed for rapid recovery, housing repair, and long-term economic resilience.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K2: Partner with community organizations to create new and build upon existing apprenticeship opportunities,
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S4: Reduce the disparate social, economic, environmental, and health impacts of climate change through the implementation of a Harris County Climate Justice Plan.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/16/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Disaster Recovery related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Anne Sung, Chief Policy & Innovation Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): NOFO, Executive Summary for project