Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): WINDOT_GY27
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 10%
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 submit an application to the US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for grant funds in the amount of $999,200.00, with no required match, for the FY 2025 FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
HCJPD is seeking funding from the FAA to implement a workforce development program for underserved and justice involved youth exploring drone career paths. The purpose of the program is to attract future aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators to the aviation industry throughout the United States and U.S. territories. This program is designed to introduce justice involved youth to the expanding field of drone technology. Through this initiative, we aim to train 16 current HCJPD staff members to educate students about drones, provide hands-on experience, and expose them to emerging career opportunities in industries such as construction, public safety, real estate, entertainment, and environmental monitoring.
Expected Impact:
As an organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education and workforce development, we recognize the need for innovative career paths for justice involved youth. Many of these young individuals face limited access to career exploration opportunities, and this program seeks to bridge that gap by equipping them with marketable skills in a rapidly growing industry.
Alternative Options:
If this grant is not awarded, HCJPD will have to find an alternative funding source for these services.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B1: Increase the use of effective and efficient deflection responses using non-criminal justice resources for non-violent behaviors, particularly those primarily related to substance use, mental health, poverty, and homelessness.B1
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): 1200 Congress, Houston, Texas 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/27/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Kelly Barron, Kelly (HCJPD)
Attachments (if applicable): Notice of funding opportunity