Southwest Border Regional Commission - Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants

The mission of the Commission is to provide grant funding and programs to economically distressed and persistent poverty communities to carry out infrastructure improvements and economic development across the Southwest region, which encompasses some of the highest poverty rates in the United States. The federal-state partnership comprises the Federal Co-Chair and the four Governors of the participating States of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. From participating states, one Governor is selected as the State Co-Chair. The State Alternates offices are the coordinators for the Governors for SBRC investments. All activities funded by the SBRC must advance the Commission’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. The responsibility for the development of plans and programs authorized under the enabling statute is vested in the Commission. The Commission establishes general policies and procedures and the allocation of funds among the programs and states. SBRC activities and projects must align with one or more of the five strategic goals identified in the SBRC five-year strategic plan: (1) Addressing Barriers to Growth and Opportunity, (2) Amplify Regional Comparative Advantage, (3) Generate Workforce Development and Economic Mobility, (4) Build Economically Resilient and Self-Sustaining Communities, (5) Maximize Investment Efficiency and Impact. Additional information regarding these goals and associated objectives can be found at sbrc.gov.

1.) State governments of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas 2.) Local governments within the commission's region 3.) Other political subdivisions of States (institutions of higher learning, regional planning commissions, specialty districts, and authorities of the state) 4.) Federally recognized Indian Tribe - Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. Chapter 33), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians (25 U.S.C. 450b(e)). See annually published Bureau of Indian Affairs list of Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services 5.) Nonprofit entities. The term' nonprofit entity' means any organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code. The nonprofit entity must be able to demonstrate they have federal grant experience, federally acceptable accounting practices and principles, and organizational capacity related to economic development.

Generally, the proposals are reviewed by commission staff and each Member State's staff. SBRC has established a technical review process to evaluate all applications objectively. The criteria adhere to the Commission's statutory purpose, strategic goals, and state and federal administration priorities. Final decisions about awards are approved by the Commission, which comprises the Federal Co-Chair and the Governors' offices of the Southwest Border Regional Commission.

This program has no statutory formula. tatutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching Requirements:Percent: OtherMatching Requirements: Percent: Other By statute (40 U.S.C. 15702) the SBRC is required to annually assess the level of economic and demographic distress within the counties in its service area. The designations reflect where SBRC can provide grants within a county and at what level of match is required. Distressed counties are eligible for 80% funding at a 20% match; Transitional counties are eligible for 50% funding at a 50% match; Attainment counties are not eligible for funding except through certain circumstances. If an area of distress or transition is located within a designated Attainment county, there is a possibility that the Attainment county could be eligible. SBRC program funds may be used to match other federal programs, but all...

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