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Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding authorization to release a Notice of Funding Availability for 2026 Community Services Block Grant Discretionary funds for education and employment initiatives for Native American and migrant and seasonal farm worker populations
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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WHEREAS, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds are awarded annually to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USHHS);
WHEREAS, the Department reserves 90% of the allotment for CSBG eligible entities to provide services/assistance to the low-income population in all 254 counties; up to 5% for state administration expenses; and the remaining amount for state discretionary use;
WHEREAS, at the Board meeting of June 12, 2025, the Department established a set aside of $1,850,000 for 2026 and 2027 CSBG Discretionary (CSBG-D) activities in the 2026-2027 CSBG State Plan, including $300,000 per year for Native American and migrant and seasonal farm worker population education and employment initiatives; and
WHEREAS, CSBG-D funds for Native American and migrant and seasonal farm worker population education and employment initiatives will be made available to eligible applicants to carry out the purpose of the CSBG pursuant to 42 U.S. Code Chapter 106;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director be granted the authority to release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for 2026 CSBG-D funds for Native American and migrant and seasonal farm worker population education and employment initiatives;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the extent that subsequent revisions to the NOFA or iterations for a future NOFA with these funds are required in order to facilitate the use of the funds by the applicants, the Board also authorizes staff to make such revisions in accordance with, and to the extent limited by the CSBG federal and state regula...
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