Legislation Details

File #: 26-0578    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 1/13/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $67,621, with a required match of $17,531, for the FY27 Victim Assistance Program.
Attachments: 1. 01-29-26_Backup_Victim Assistance.pdf
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Application

Project ID (if applicable): 3960707
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Choose an item.

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $67,621, with a required match of $17,531, for the FY27 Victim Assistance Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Victim Assistance program (VAP) provides service referrals, navigation assistance, and notification for
victims of crimes perpetuated by offenders enrolled in community supervision. The program also helps crime
victims recover court ordered restitution.

Expected Impact:
Improved public health and public safety, justice for victims.


Alternative Options:

To provide fewer services or fund programs from general or other funds.


County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: E: Increase efficiency across the legal system.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
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