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Courtesy Jose Borjon,

 Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,669,005 in combined federal funding for the City of Laredo for several community projects from various federal grant programs. The City of Laredo will receive $3,290,569 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, $1,218,954 from the HOME Program and $159,482 for the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program. 

 The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) helps develop urban areas by bettering housing and living conditions and by expanding the economic opportunities to moderate and low income communities. The HOME program provides funding for communities to partner with local nonprofit groups-to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy, or rehabilitate affordable housing for low-income families. The Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program provides grants for local emergency homeless shelters.

 “Throughout my career as a public servant, ensuring that our residents have access to basic services is an issue I have tirelessly worked on,” Congressman Cuellar said. “This grant will improve living conditions for many South Texans. I congratulate the City of Laredo for ensuring their residents are provided with the much-needed basic services to carry on with their daily lives.”

 The CDBG grant will target park improvements, code enforcement, graffiti removal and housing rehabilitation. The HOME program will use funds to provide down payment assistance and elderly tenant-based rental assistance. Funds for the Emergency Shelter Grants Program will be used for homeless prevention, shelter operations and essential services for the homeless.

 “I will continue to work with Mayor Salinas and City Manager Villarreal to ensure we can secure the resources needed in Laredo to continue to improve our city,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Our work on behalf of the people we represent must continue in all earnest efforts.”