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Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding authorization to release a Notice of Funding Availability for 2026 Reentry Activities funded with Community Services Block Grant Discretionary funds
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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 $400,000 per year towards Reentry Assistance Activities which will allow nonprofit and local government organizations with established experience in serving the reentry population, to assist previously incarcerated individuals obtain rental housing through landlord incentives, payment of security deposits and other reentry activities related to housing; and
WHEREAS, CSBG-D funds for Reentry Assistance Activities 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 Reentry Activities;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the extent that subsequent revisions to the NOFA 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 regulations;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget for US...
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