Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 1720423
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $831,272, with a required match of $427,254, for the FY27 Special Victims Prosecution and Protective Order Grant Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this funding is to support projects that promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improve the justice system's response to violent crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The District Attorney's office is seeking funds from the Violence Against Women and Justice Training Program grant for the term beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027.
Expected Impact:
This grant will fund the Special Victims Prosecution and Protective Order Project of the Harris County District Attorney's Office allowing the department to continue providing vital services to county residents.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified. Without grant funding, these PCNs will not be funded.
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