Tarrant County has given its stamp of approval on 35 projects aimed at assisting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved allocating $35.5 million to 35 projects aimed at revitalizing the economy and improving public health and wellness as the county emerges from the pandemic.
The individual awards range from a low of $210,000 to the Black Heart Association to $4.8 million to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
The United Way of Tarrant County is set to receive a total of $5.5 million for four different projects.
An evaluation committee reviewed and scored each proposal for program readiness and alignment with the county's COVID-19 Needs Assessment findings.
Proposals were also scored on a number of socio-economic indicators, availability of matching funds and project readiness.
With the approvals, contract discussions can begin with each organization approved for funding; final approval will come at a later date.
"I am proud of the process we’ve used to approach spending these federal funds in Tarrant County," says Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley. "By initiating a county-wide needs assessment, followed by issue-specific roundtables with community leaders, we have been comprehensive, inclusive, and strategic at every step. I believe we are setting the example for other counties about how to maximize these once-in-a-lifetime funds."
The projects will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act Fiscal Recovery Funds Program.
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