ESG COVID

President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020 to help the Nation respond to the coronavirus outbreak. The CARES Act made available $4 billion in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)-CV funds to supplement the Fiscal Year 2020 ESG funding. On April 2, 2020 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development informed Fort Bend County of Special ESG-CV funds in the amount of $936,303. These special ESG-CV funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID 19.

CDBG COVID

President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020 to help the Nation respond to the coronavirus outbreak. HUD has allocated $1,948,558 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-CV funds to Fort Bend County. These special CDBG-CV funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Community Development

Ana Martinez – Director, Community Development Department, is a seasoned leader with more than 15 years of experience in community development, disaster recovery, and public sector management. As Director of the Community Development Department, she brings a proven record of designing and implementing programs that strengthen neighborhoods, expand housing opportunities, and foster equitable growth. Ana has led the development and launch of more than $700 million in federally funded disaster recovery programs, administered financing for over forty multifamily developments creating 4,700 affordable and market-rate housing units, and overseen $300 million in public facilities projects across Houston. Her leadership has advanced initiatives ranging from small rental and economic development programs to multifamily buyouts and Section 108 loan portfolio management.

 

Prior to joining the Department, Ana held leadership roles as Grant Manager with APTIM, Development Manager for Harris County, and Deputy Assistant Director with the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department. In these positions, she directed multi-million-dollar budgets, managed diverse teams, and ensured compliance with HUD, FEMA, and local regulations. She is recognized for her ability to translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes while building strong partnerships with public agencies, private developers, and nonprofit organizations. Ana holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing opportunity, resilience, and quality of life for all communities.

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