Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): NA
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): NA
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the National Endowment for the Humanities for grant funds in the amount of $500,000 to promote education through civic engagement.
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Background and Discussion:
In November 2021, the Commissioners Court adopted the Harris County Equity Guidelines to align with the vision, "Harris County will build a more dynamic, vibrant, and resilient community while being inclusive, equitable, and transparent in all that we do."
In October 2024, the Commissioners Court approved a five-year strategic framework with an updated vision to create a Harris County that is safe and fair, healthy, secure, resilient, thriving, and connected.
The Office of Human and Civil Rights is proposing a historical bus tour and the design and implementation of an immersive historical experience for Harris County Residents to promote education through civic engagement. The bus tour will be characterized by historical narratives presented through curated, interactive tours within each Commissioner Precinct. Each Precinct tour will focus on a specific component of Harris County and Texas history. The second component of this proposal is an escape room-style activity and a mobile library, accompanied by an augmented reality app for deeper civic and historical engagement. The Office of Human and Civil Rights has established partnerships with Harris County Public Library, Harris County Texas AgriLife Extension, Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission, and Debra Bla...
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