Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met with city and county officials in Hidalgo and Starr counties on August 7th and 8th.  Juan Sanchez and Mary Hinojosa met with the Cities of Mission, Palmview, Palmhurst, La Joya, Penitas, and Sullivan City in Hidalgo County on August 7th.  On August 8th, they met with the cities of Roma and Rio Grande City in Starr County as well as the Starr County Industrial Foundation, the Starr County Commissioner, Starr County Federal and State Funds Director, and the Starr County Sheriff’s Department.  

“Securing federal funds for the taxpayers of my district is one of my top priorities as a United States Congressman,” 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.”  

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. 
 
Photos of grants tour meetings in Starr and Hidalgo counties available on Congressman Cuellar’s Facebook page.