GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Call For Projects Fy2021 And Fy2022

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is conducting a call for projects regarding the 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant program.

This program provides federal funding for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities when the transportation service provided is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to meeting these needs.

in partnership with Family Houston, will host its next homebuyer workshop at 11am on April 15 at Depelchin Children’s Center.

Houston hopes to fll at least 200 lifeguard positions

Afer closing multiple pools due to a lifeguard shortage last summer, Houston’s Parks and Recreation Department said they are more prepared this year with the 2023 swimming season coming up. Currently, the city has over 950 lifeguard recruits, nearly triple last year’s 345 recruits. Although the city has not ofcially hired any lifeguards yet, ofcials say they need to hire at least 200 to open up all of its aquatic facilities. Tomas Angelos with the Parks and Recs department said things are much better this year because schools are allowing them to recruit on campus. He added that this time last year, the city only had 25 people complete its classroom training. As of the end of last week, 44 have. Tey still need 156 candidates. Last season, pools were opened on an alternating basis on alternating days. Te Parks and Recs department currently oversees 38 aquatic facilities, and according to its website, 24 are currently closed.

Boys’ Empowerment and Leadership Summit, April 22

Spring ISD’s Family and Community Engagement Department is hosting its annual Boys’ Empowerment and Leadership Youth Summit on Saturday, April 22. Te Boys’ Empowerment and Leadership Summit will address social, emotional and academic needs. Te summit will feature conversations about self-esteem, friendship, and relationships, as well as college and career advice and etiquette. Tere will also be entertainment, giveaways, food, and more.

Te event is free for all Spring ISD middle and high school students, though registration is required. Te event will occur at Dekaney High School (22351 Imperial Valley Drive, 77073) on Saturday, April 22, from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested students can register online or call 281-891-6060 with questions.

The 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding transportation mobility options. This program supports transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in all areas. Eligible projects include both "traditional" capital investment and "nontraditional" investment beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services.

Project proposals are due to METRO by April 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (CST), via electronic submittal to: GrantApplications@RideMETRO.org

Late submittals will not be accepted.

On Monday, April 10, 2023, a pre-application workshop presentation, application package, worksheets and related documents will be posted at RideMETRO.org/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx

For more information about these programs or questions regarding the application and budget process, please email your questions to GrantApplications@RideMETRO.org or call Albert Lyne, METRO Deputy Chief Strategy Officer at 713-739-4697

Questions submitted by April 14, 2023, will be posted by April 18, 2023. Visit RideMETRO.org/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx for updates.