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): 2877909
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 $3,804,500, with a required match of $1,006,600, for the FY27 Victim Assistance Grant Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. The District Attorney's Office is seeking grant funds up to $3,804,500 for the grant term beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027.
Expected Impact:
Services may include responding to the emotional and physical needs to crime victims, assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system while providing safety and security. This grant will allow HCDA to fund the 38 positions in the Victim Assistance Project of the Harris County DA's Office.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified. Without grant funding, these PCNs will not be funded.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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