Health & Human Services
News & Announcements
General News
October 7, 2020 – Travis County Launches Nonprofit Grant Program
Saturday, June 27th at 11 am
Accessing Services during CoVid
Join us for a conversation about available resources in the Austin/Travis County area, including CoVid-19 Testing, food assistance, rental/utility assistance, healthcare, mental healthcare, and substance use disorder resources.
https://www.facebook.com/events/575799916666226/
Cómo Acceder Servicios Durante CoVid
Los esperamos en nuestra conversación interactiva sobre recursos disponibles en el área de Austin y Condado de Travis, incluyendo información acerca pruebas de CoVid-19, accesso a alimentos, assistencia con renta y utilidades, cuidado de la salud, cuidado de la salud mental, y apoyo por uso
de sustancias.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2946471938784607/
March 31, 2020 - Working from home Tips During COVID-19
March 19, 2020 - As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase, so does the associated anxiety. To aid individuals and communities during this time, Mental Health America has compiled a range of resources and information.
March 16, 2020 - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
August 29, 2017 - HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Hurricane Harvey
The Austin Animal Center Continues to Ask for the Community’s Help as Shelter Remains at Capacity
Watch the Black History Program from February 11, 2016
Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has the answer! Watch this week's video!
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) News
***ANNOUNCEMENT***NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – $888,025
CFDA: 14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM/ENTITLEMENTS
Awarding Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”)
Federal Award Number: B-20-UC-48-0503
Federal Award Year: 2020
Pass Through Entity: Travis County
HUD Entity Type: Recipient/Grantee
Unique Entity Identifier Number or DUNS #: 030908842
Overview
Travis County received a second allocation of $888,025 for preparation, prevention, or response to COVID-19. Non-profit service providers are encouraged to apply. Please note the application time frame is May 7-May 21, 2021. Each application and all requested supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Due to COVID-19, all applicants are encouraged to email applications. Please email CDBG staff at [email protected] no later than 12pm on Friday, May 14, 2021, if arrangements are needed to mail applications to the CDBG office.
Funding Application
Please note there are two (2) components to the funding application:
- CDBG-CV Funding Application via a fillable PDF document
- CDBG-CV Budget Spreadsheet, containing multiple worksheets
A complete funding packet, included all required documents is DUE by May 21, 2021 (5pm CST)
Questions? Please email [email protected]
Thank you for your continued service to the citizens of Travis County!
Travis County Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“TERAP”)
On January 26, 2021, Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) CDBG Office executed a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to receive a direct allocation of $414,722.92 for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP) and Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) and serve approximately 39 clients in the Travis County CDBG service area (unincorporated parts of Travis County, and all areas within the Village of San Leanna, the Village of Webberville, Lago Vista, Creedmoor, and West Lake Hills).
Note: Effective March 1, 2021, TERAP Subrecipients are no longer required to administer the Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) activities, as this program is now being implemented through the Texas Rent Relief Funds. All Travis County residents needing eviction diversion, are being referred to Texas Rent Relief for assistance. Please note the following resources:
- TDHCA – TEDP website: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/TEDP.htm
- Texas Rent Relief: https://texasrentrelief.com/
On March 30, 2021, Travis County executed a Subrecipient Agreement with Meals on Wheels Central Texas, to administer the emergency rental assistance program to serve eligible tenant/landlord clients within the Travis County CDBG service area.
Applications are being accepted April 15, 2021 – July 31, 2021, or while funds last.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
Instructions to apply can be found on our Meals on Wheels Central Texas partner’s website: https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/programs/other-services
To apply, contact the Meals on Wheels CARE program at [email protected] or call (737) 218- 4191
Review the Travis County TERAP Program Flyer for more details: (English) (Spanish)
