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EDINBURG, Texas – The Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) is now accepting applications for the federal HOME-ARP funding grant. More than $1 million in funds are available for local organizations that provide critical services to individuals and families impacted by homelessness and housing instability.
The HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) is a one-time grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this funding, Hidalgo County UCP will support a wide range of supportive services delivered by qualified local providers.
UCP will release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Provision of Supportive Services on January 14, 2026. A total of $1,042,269.90 in HOME-ARP funds will be available through this competitive process. The deadline to submit a complete application is 3 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Hidalgo County will conduct the Technical Assistance Workshop on January 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. (CST) and will be repeated on January 21, 2026 at 9 a.m. Entities are required to attend only one of the sessions. No applications will be accepted from entities that do not attend the mandatory Technical Assistance Workshop.
This funding opportunity is designed for eligible service providers. Hidalgo County will award funds to qualified units of local government and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that will deliver supportive services directly to qualifying individuals and families.
Eligible supportive services include, but are not limited to, child care, education services, employment assistance, food assistance, legal services, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, case management, transportation, utility assistance, and short- and medium-term rental assistance.
Organizations awarded HOME-ARP funds must serve individuals and families who meet HUD’s HOME-ARP Qualifying Populations. These include people experiencing homelessness, those at risk of homelessness, individuals or families fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, and households at the greatest risk of housing instability as defined by HUD income and housing burden criteria.
See the document below for more information:
For more information about the HOME-ARP Supportive Services NOFA, eligible activities, or application requirements, visit our website or contact the Hidalgo County Urban County Program at (956) 787-8127 or email homearp@co.hidalgo.tx.us.
