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Pharr Community Development Council approves CDBG subrecipient funding recommendations
Summary
At its June 18 meeting the Pharr Community Development Council approved staff recommendations to award CDBG‑funded grants to 16 local nonprofit programs, including $55,148.90 to Valley Metro and $20,000 to the Area Agency on Aging; the vote was a voice approval of staff recommendations.
The Pharr Community Development Council voted June 18 to approve staff recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient awards to local nonprofit programs and services.
The council approved staff’s list of recommended awards as presented by grants staff; the motion was moved and seconded on the floor and passed by voice vote. Napoleon Coca, the city’s grants director, introduced the list and thanked board members and agency representatives for their service.
The awards the council approved include: Area Agency on Aging $20,000; Amigos del Valle $20,000; Valley Metro $55,148.90; Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley $20,520 (request); Children’s Advocacy Center $10,000; Possible Dream Foundation $10,000; Casa (Court Appointed Special Advocates) $3,000; Silver Ribbon Community Partners $3,000; Make‑A‑Wish Rio Grande Valley $3,000; Camp University $5,000; Team Mario (Project SOAR) $5,000; Ave Frontera $8,000; To Give International $8,000; Comfort House $5,000; Women Together $6,500. Staff presented these as the staff‑recommended allocations for Program Year 2026–27 CDBG funds.
Darsha Goyer, superintendent at Possible Dream, said the program is in its first year and currently serves about 545 students, 70 of whom are residents of Pharr, and described wraparound services including transportation and child care that the requested funds would help support. "Everything is free to the student," Goyer said, describing the program’s emphasis on diplomas and industry‑based certifications.
Omar I. Rodriguez, director of grants and government relations at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, described a $20,520 request aimed at food acquisition and handling. Rodriguez said the project would move roughly 108,000 pounds of food in 12 months — an estimate he said equates to about 90,000 meals — and provide monthly distributions to up to 200 individuals at Parkview Village Apartments.
The council record shows the motion was moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote; the chair called for "Aye," and the motion passed. The transcript records no roll‑call tally with individual member votes; the chair and members announced unanimous voice approval.
Next steps: staff will incorporate the approved subrecipient awards into the city’s annual action plan and proceed with grant agreements and reporting requirements. Several agency representatives said they will return to provide outcomes and data in future meetings.
Votes at a glance — approved as presented: Area Agency on Aging ($20,000); Amigos del Valle ($20,000); Valley Metro ($55,148.90); Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (requested $20,520); Children’s Advocacy Center ($10,000); Possible Dream Foundation ($10,000); CASA of Hidalgo County ($3,000); Silver Ribbon Community Partners ($3,000); Make‑A‑Wish Rio Grande Valley ($3,000); Camp University ($5,000); Team Mario / Project SOAR ($5,000); Ave Frontera ($8,000); To Give International ($8,000); Comfort House ($5,000); Women Together / Mujeres Unidas ($6,500).
