Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Justice
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): 5%
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 the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $3,000,000, with a required match of $1,167,667, for the FY26 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This notice of funding opportunity supports comprehensive service networks addressing untreated mental illness and substance use to reduce the burden of law enforcement and the justice system. While the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) grant application is still under development, the stated purposes of the Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative are to address untreated mental illness and substance use to reduce the burden on law enforcement and the justice system, decrease recidivism, reduce crime, and improve overall public safety. This application includes an Appendix that requires the County Judge to sign.
Expected Impact:
This notice of funding opportunity supports comprehensive service networks addressing untreated mental illness and substance use to reduce the burden of law enforcement and the justice system. The goal of HCDO program is to improve public safety and better treatment of mental illness in Harris County, aligning with the county’s strategic goal of making Harris County more safe and just.
Alternative Options:
Not applying for this grant would mean forfeiting the opportunity to receive these funds.
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.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/22/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Brian Schmitz, Senior Grants Manager, Sheriff’s Office
Attachments (if applicable): Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative funding announcement, Appendix 1