TxCDBG announcement: 2020 Survey Methodology and Webinar slides available

TDA has posted the 2020 Survey Methodology Manual to the Beneficiary Documentation section of the TxCDBG website. The Manual may be found HERE.  A webinar on conducting a TxCDBG Survey will be scheduled and posted on the TxCDBG Training page found HERE. After reviewing the 2020 Survey Methodology Manual, questions may be addressed to Aubrey-Ann.Gilmore@TexasAgriculture.gov.

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The Estimated Economic Impact of CDBG in Small and Rural Communities in Texas

ARCIT commissioned an independent economic impact analysis of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program on the Texas economy from 2012 – 2016. The report found local small and rural communities in Texas would have an overwhelming financial burden if they tried to complete much-needed core infrastructure…

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TDA Healthy Community Network

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Health Community Network (HCN) connects elected officials throughout the state who are committed to improving wellness throughout their communities TDA is in the initial stages of recruiting members. As a member, officials receive:   ·         Strategies for leveraging F&N Programs and initiatives in order to further advance their local initiatives ·         State-wide recognition for outstanding efforts ·         Data for assessing…

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