Dear Friends,

Yesterday, even though I was in Washington, D.C., I used videoconferencing technology to talk face-to-face with people in Pleasanton, Laredo, San Antonio, Zapata and Edinburg about how the federal government can help support their environmental projects.
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Edinburg, TX

As part of its overall budget, the federal government sets aside funding to support community development projects, research initiatives, local government programs and much more.

My goal is to bridge the gap between this available funding and the eligible people in South Texas who are interested in applying for it.

I hold these videoconferences monthly so that South Texans can hear directly from subject matter experts at federal agencies about available grant opportunities and resources.

Yesterday, I focused on environmental projects and research. We heard from the Department of Energy, the Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences about what types of grants are available and how people living in our community can apply for them.

The attendees at yesterday’s conference are working to preserve South Texas through a wide range of projects—from solar and biofuel research to running windfarms. I held this video conference to help make sure that local entities have the information and resources they need to submit a successful application so that future generations can continue to enjoy South Texas’ landscape, wildlife and agriculture.

Anytime you need someone to build a bridge between you and a federal department or agency, know that my office and I are here as a resource for you. Please call my office at 1-877-780-0028 if you have any questions about future grants conferences or suggestions for topics we should cover.

I will continue to hold these videoconferences to help keep South Texans informed about resources available to them, and I look forward to our small business grants videoconference next month.

Sincerely,

Congressman Henry Cuellar

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Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the U.S. House Homeland Security and Agriculture Committees. Job creation, accessibility to constituents, education, economic development, and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Vice Chairman of the Steering and Policy Committee, Senior Whip, and member of the Blue Dog Coalition.