Fort Bend County Judge KP George participated in the “Communities in Action: Building a Better Texas,” held at the White House. kpgeorge fortbendco kprc2 click2hou
Highlights reportedly included the nearly $20 million provided in non-profit assistance grants that are intended to strengthen under-resourced communities, provide affordable housing options, education, and revitalization efforts.
George said the small business programs in Fort Bend County have provided emergency assistance to more than 2,750 businesses and have distributed over $20 million for small business programs through ARPA funds with over $1.2 million committed to the Small Business Accelerator Program that served as a mentor program for minority and women-owned small businesses.
In addition, under the Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , county officials said they have invested in various infrastructure projects, including:Creating - Green Space with the FM 762/Tenth Street extension$6 million to Waste Water Treatment Plant in KendeltonThe $17 million Big Creek Watershed project to improve water quality by “characterizing, identifying bacteria sources, and developing a TMDL for the watershed.
“This event served as a platform for our state and local leaders to engage with each other to exchange ideas, and share insights into the strategies and achievements across the state,” stated Fort Bend County Judge KP George. “It was a collaborative environment where innovative approaches to common challenges were shared and celebrated.”
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