Sewa International Inc

THIS AWARD APPROVES FUNDING FOR THE 2023-2024 SEPTEMBER 11TH NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM DESCRIBED IN THE APPROVED PROGRAM NARRATIVE AND BUDGET. YOUR 2023-24 REGULATORY MATCH IS 0%.

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA). THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SEWA INTERNATIONAL INC. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL CREATE A LINEAR FOREST PROGRAM THAT IS TARGETED TO INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HELP OF OUR PARTNERS AND PLANT NATIVE TREES TO REDUCE HEAT SPOTS IN THE ALIEF COMMUNITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PLANTING LINEAR FORESTS IN THE ALIEF AREA ACROSS HARRIS COUNTY BASED ON HEAT MAP ANALYSIS PROVIDED BY HOUSTON ADVANCE RESEARCH CENTER (HARC) LOCATION IDENTIFICATION. CONDUCTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS VIA DOOR-TO-DOOR AND SOCIAL MEDIA ALONG WITH THE PARTNERS. CONNECT WITH LOCAL BUSINESS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL ACTIVISTS AND EXPERTS VIA IDENTIFIED PROJECT PARTNERS. AND IDENTIFYING AND ENGAGING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PROJECT. MONTHLY YOUTH AMBASSADOR MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR DISCUSSING OUTREACH PLANS AND ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PLANTING AND SUSTAINING 1000 TREES USING WATER COLLARS (DIAPERS) OVER THE PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED TREE CANOPY, REDUCE TEMPERATURES AND THE PROVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TO THE COMMUNITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE ALIEF COMMUNITY IN HARRIS COUNTY (HOUSTON) TEXAS AND THE FOLLOWING ZIP CODES: 77411, 77099, 77072.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2026-27 AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2026-27 STATUTORY MATCH REQUIREMENT IS 10.0% AND YOUR BUDGETED MATCH IS 10.0%. YOU ARE APPROVED FOR PRE-AWARD COSTS BEGINNING 30 DAYS PRIOR TO AWARD.