Project BRAVO opened the 2022 application for services on Tuesday, January 4th and has since received over 1,000 applications. Due to the high volume of applications, Project BRAVO is implementing Open/Closed Application Periods for our Utility Assistance Program, HVAC Program, and Weatherization Program for program year 2022. All other programs are operating based on funding […]Read More
Project BRAVO received $6,034,939 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds to provide utility assistance to eligible low-income households living in the County of El Paso. These funds supplement Project BRAVO’s 2021 federal allocation of $6.6 million for the same services. Financially struggling families are encouraged to apply for Project BRAVO services on or before […]Read More
Officials with Project BRAVO announced Thursday that the organization will stop accepting new applications for services, such as utility assistance, starting on January 22, 2021, at 4:30 PM. “Project BRAVO has received an extremely high volume of applications for services since 2021 began, and as a result, the organization will implement a new process of […]Read More
Monday morning, officials with Project BRAVO announced that they are temporarily suspending the rental and mortgage assistance program to new applicants starting on January 11, 2021, due to limited funds. “The number of applications we received the first week of the year, plus pending applications from 2020 have exceeded our funding capacity for rent and […]Read More
Project BRAVO is partnering with the IRS to provide vital information to the community on how people who have not received their EIP can claim their stimulus check before the deadline. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mailed 9 million letters in September to non-filers who have not collected their CARES Act Economic Impact Payment (a.k.a. […]Read More
The El Paso Community Foundation and Project BRAVO are partnering to help some of the most vulnerable in El Paso County,by creating the El Paso Community Debit Card. The prepaid cards will be loaded with up to $1,000 for those most in need in the county and are funded with $2.5 million in Coronavirus Aid, […]Read More
Monday morning, Project BRAVO began offering temporary services to aid those affected financially by COVID-19. According to Project BRAVO officials, El Pasoans with financial hardships can now apply to receive rental assistance, mortgage assistance, or the limited use debit cards – known as El Paso Community Card – to help with essential needs for families. The […]Read More
A lead gift of $5.1 million by El Paso businessman and philanthropist Paul Foster and his wife, Alejandra De la Vega Foster, ensures the completion of the Sun Bowl Renovation Project. “Paul and Alejandra have done so much for El Paso and for UTEP. Having their names on the tower will make us smile every […]Read More
Here’s a look at the project closures for the week ahead. More highlights and the complete closure lists via hyperlinks are below. Officials say crews will now turn their attention tot he new CD lanes, impacting the Resler Exit. The target date to close the Resler exit ramp from I-10 Westbound is January 28. The […]Read More
The City of El Paso is offering assistance to qualifying El Paso residents wanting to purchase their first home. The First-Time Homebuyer (FTHB) Program provides assistance to low-and-moderate income individuals in the form of Principal Reduction and/or Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance. Assistance is in the form of low interest loans, deferred payment loans, and/or deferred forgivable loans. […]Read More
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