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CITY OF McALLEN, TEXAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
2020 GRANT

AGENCY PURPOSE GRANT

Funds will be used for the purchase of food to be distributed via several
McAllen Food Pantry citywide pantries 40,000
Funds will be used for the purchase of two cameras to deter illegal
McAllen Code Enforcement and Health dumping 16,000
Funds will be used for accessibility improvements, mobility
RGV Habitat for Humanity modifications & minor repairs 20,000
75,000
RGV Habitat for Humanity Funds will be used for the construction of one home
Silver Ribbon Community Partners Funds will pay for rent and utilities, including deposits, medical 4,900
equipment
The Salvation Army Funds will be used for rent/utilities, food, transportation, medication
and work clothes 9,800

United Way of South Texas, Inc. Funds will be used for the purchase and distribution of bus vouchers
5,000
Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunity Funds will be used for staff salaries of persons who provide mentorship. 5,000
and Scholarships (VAMOS)
Women Together Foundation, Inc. - Funds will be used for facility improvements (A/C, restrooms, parking
Satellite Center lot and flooring) 20,000
Women Together Foundation, Inc. - Funds will be used for the purchase and installation of cameras and
Emergency Shelter (security) doors 8,363

Total Health and Welfare 759,769
Culture and Recreation:
Boys and Girls Club of McAllen – Funds will be used for membership, sports and/or summer camp
Scholarship Program scholarships 15,000
McAllen ISD – City/School Funds will be used for the repair, sanding, priming and painting of
Pavilion Enhancement city/park pavilions 45,500
McAllen ISD – City/School Pavilion Funds will be used for the replacement of current light fixtures to LED
Lighting Enhancement fixtures 84,500
McAllen ISD – Travis Middle School Funds will be used for court resurfacing, new backboards, netting and
Tennis Court Resurfacing fencing 65,000
McAllen Parks and Recreation Dept. – Funds will be used for playground equipment, basketball court work and
Retama Park fitness station 75,000
McAllen Parks and Recreation Dept. – Funds will be used for restrooms, playground areas, fencing and site
Suarez Park amenities 142,000
McAllen Parks and Recreation Dept. –
Uvalde Field Lighting Funds will be used for the addition of field lighting at Uvalde Fields. 280,000

Total Culture and Recreation 707,000

Total CDBG Grant $ 2,105,509

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