Infrastructure Competition ($19.69 million)
The Infrastructure Competition will provide disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure for local communities. Each applicant may submit a total of two (2) applications, whether applying as the lone applicant or jointly with another jurisdiction(s). Each application must have a total proposed cost between $250,000 to $1 million. All activities must contribute to the long-term recovery and restoration of housing. The GLO recognizes that as part of a comprehensive long-term recovery program, the repair and enhancements of local infrastructure are crucial components. Infrastructure activities are vital not only for the long-term recovery and restoration of housing but for the long-term recovery and viability of communities. Applications were due at 5:00 pm on August 1, 2022.
2018 Infrastructure Competition Project Awards
Eligible applicants include cities and counties in the following areas:
- Cameron County
- Hidalgo county
- Jim Wells
2018 South Texas Floods HUD Eligible Counties Map
2018 South Texas Floods Scoring Competition Criteria
Infrastructure Competition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Examples of projects include:
- Flood control and drainage repair and improvements, including the construction or rehabilitation of storm water management system.
- Restoration of infrastructure
- Public facilities
- Buyouts or Acquisition with or without relocation assistance, down payment assistance, housing incentives, and demolition
- Activities designed to relocate families outside of floodplains
- Demolition, rehabilitation of publicly or privately owned commercial or industrial buildings, and code enforcement
- Economic development
- Public service
- Planning
Infrastructure Competition Webinars
April 26: General Application Overview and Storm Tie-back
- Webinar Presentation General Application Overview and Tie-back
- Webinar Video https://youtu.be/vEU99SaqHPs
May 3: Identifying Project Service Area & Documenting Beneficiaries
- Webinar Presentation Identifying Project Service Area & Documenting Beneficiaries
- Webinar Video https://youtu.be/Z4VmBJdx0_g
May 10: Developing the Budget
- Webinar Presentation Developing the Budget
- Webinar Video https://youtu.be/3fKEItMmwjs
TIGR Access
- TIGR login page: https://cdrportalprd.dynamics365portals.us/
- TIGR System Access Forms Instructions for Subrecipients or Vendors
- TIGR System Access Form
- TIGR System Access Form for Subrecipient’s Vendors
Submit TIGR questions and completed forms via email to: TIGRhelp@recovery.texas.gov
Application Material Resources
- Application Guide
- Federal SF-424 Form
- Federal SF-424 Form Instructions
- Budget Justification of Retail Costs
- Local Certification Form
- Supplemental Data (SoVI and TDEM Damage Totals)
- Project Beneficiaries Calculator (Multiple Jurisdictions)
- Project Delivery and Engineering Caps
- 2021 LMISD Data
- Survey Methodology Manual
- FY 2021 Non-entitlement Upper Quartile Counties
- FY 2021 Entitlement Upper Quartile Communities
- FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire – 80% (English)
- FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire – 80% (Spanish)
- FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire - Standard (English) (Pending HUD release April 2022)
- FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire - Standard (Spanish) (Pending HUD release April 2022)
- Survey Tabulation Form
- Random Number Generator
- Race and Ethnicity/Gender Calculator
- Procurement Guidance
For technical assistance email: cdr@recovery.texas.gov
Scoring Factors*
What is the Applicant’s total damage per capita?
Up to 25 Points
Does the project meet the low and moderate income (LMI) HUD National Objective?
Flat 30 Points
What is the cost per person benefiting?
Up to 20 Points
What is the Applicant’s county Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI) score?
Up to 15 Points
Is the applicant leveraging funds from other source(s)?
Flat 10 Points
* Depending on demand, no applicant will be awarded for their second application until all successful eligible applicants have been awarded funding at least once.