The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant has notified the City of San Benito, Texas that it will receive $403,977 in CDBG-CV funds authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, to respond to the growing effects of this historic public health crisis. These funds will provide financial assistance to San Benito residents who have experienced financial hardship due to temporary or permanent loss of employment income.
Applications for the program will be accepted effective Monday, November 2, 2020, with applications being accepted Monday – Friday during normal business hours.