Legislation Details

File #: 25-6730    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/15/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/30/2025 Final action: 10/30/2025
Title: Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from Annie E. Casey Foundation grant funds in the amount of $12,000.00, with no required match, for the FY26 Support Systems Transformation and Host Site Visits Program.
Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Award

Project ID (if applicable): FY26_JDAI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Annie E. Casey Foundation

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 15%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from Annie E. Casey Foundation grant funds in the amount of $12,000.00, with no required match, for the FY26 Support Systems Transformation and Host Site Visits Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The grant-funded site visits to The Opportunity Center will foster meaningful engagement between youth, community partners, and visiting jurisdictions, promoting cross-sector learning and collaboration. By providing stipends, the initiative ensures equitable participation from individuals who might otherwise face financial barriers, thereby amplifying voices in the dialogue. Grant funds will support 4-6 site visits to The Opportunity Center.

Funds will be used to provide stipends for youth and community partners participating in the visits, cover printing and distribution of educational materials, and offer meals and refreshments to guests. The budget also includes costs for basic equipment and travel/training expenses for the host team. Finally, funds will support planning and follow up consultations with visiting jurisdictions.

Expected Impact:
The grant-funded site visits to The Opportunity Center will foster meaningful engagement between youth, community partners, and visiting jurisdictions, promotin...

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