Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met with city and county officials in Bexar, Wilson, Atascosa, and McMullen counties during the week of August 12^th through 15^th.  The grants team assists individuals, businesses and organizations in applying for loans and grants from federal agencies such as, United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Department of Justice, among others. 

“We send a lot of tax dollars to DC and I want to bring back as much of that money as possible to invest in our local communities,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. “I will continue to work with the cities, counties, and businesses across TX28 to ensure that federal resources continue to be allocated to pressing local needs. This year, my office helped secure federal funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program for the cities of Pleasanton, Jourdanton, and Poteet., and Converse  These funds have allowed these cities to purchase new fire trucks and new equipment. In the past years, my office helped secure an earmark from the Environmental Protection Agency to secure a new clean water well for the City of La Vernia as well as an earmark to provide additional funding to police forces in Poth and La Vernia." 

In their meetings with city and county officials, Congressman Cuellar’s grants coordinators discussed improvements to water and infrastructure systems, plans for a new sewage plant, the positive impact of the Eagle Ford Shale, potential green energy programs, plans for land acquisition, the application process for housing loans and grants, park improvements, and plans to improve water pumping capacity. 

For assistance with a federal grant or loan application, contact Juan Sanchez at juan.sanchez@mail.house.gov or 956-725-0639 or Mary Hinojosa at mary.hinojosa@mail.house.gov or 202-225-1640.