Texas

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant award is to fund projects to improve the criminal justice system and reduce violent crime and drug abuse.

Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: (512) 463-1806
Fax: (512) 475-2440

(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)

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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant award is to fund projects that protect adult victims and their children from family violence.

Department of Human Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 149030
Austin, TX 78714
Phone: (512) 794-1133
Fax: (512) 794-1199

Funds are available in July and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP) and an announcement in the Texas Register. The funding process is an open enrollment for shelter services; once qualified, providers receive funding continuously. The funding cycle/project period is September–August. Technical assistance is available on request.

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant award is to reduce rape and sexual assault through funding violence prevention and public education projects.

Texas, continued

Department of Health

Mailing Address: 1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756
Phone: (512) 458-7234
Fax: (512) 458-7261

(Contact Grant Administrators for information regarding State funding process.)

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State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant award is to provide flexible funding for innovative programs within victim service agencies.

Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: (512) 463-1944
Fax: (512) 475-2440

Funds are available in September and are publicized by a mail-out to current grantees, an announcement in the Texas Register, and notice given to all government agencies. The funding process is open/competitive and direct appropriations are made by the Texas Legislature. The funding cycle/project period is 12 months. Technical assistance is available through regional interactive video workshops.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to provide funds to law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim service providers to combat violence against women.

Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: (512) 463-1936
Fax: (512) 475-2440

Funds are available in September and are publicized by a mail-out to current grantees, an announcement in the Texas Register, and notice given to all government agencies. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is June–May. Technical assistance is available through regional interactive video workshops.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant award is to fund direct services for crime victims by funding public or private/nonprofit victim service organizations.

Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: (512) 463-1944
Fax: (512) 475-2440

Funds are available in September and are publicized by a mail-out to current grantees, an announcement in the Texas Register; and notice given to all government agencies. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional interactive video workshops.

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Children’s Justice Act Grant Program

The goal of this grant program is to develop, establish, and operate programs designed to improve the handling of child abuse cases and improve the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases.

Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-611
Austin, Texas 78714-9030
Phone: (512) 450-3104
(512) 450-3581