Primary Department: Veterans Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dave Lewis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): GY27_VA_SPGP
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Department of Veterans Affairs
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): 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 Veterans Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant funds in the amount of $750,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant enables Harris County Veterans enrolled in the program to access tailored suicide prevention plans, a dedicated case manager, and mental health services. Enrollment also allows veterans to receive much-needed access to housing, clothing, transportation, childcare, food security, employment opportunities, and peer support. The award number for the grant period October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, is TX-SSG-1237-22.
Expected Impact:
The reduction of veteran suicides across Harris and surrounding counties.
Alternative Options:
Harris County will see an increase in the rate of veteran suicide.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B4: Increase the jail deflection and diversion rate.
Infrastructure Initiative (G...
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