Texas State Planning Region XVII | Golden Crescent Economic Development District
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Formed in 1968, The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) is a voluntary association of local governments and special districts within the seven-county Golden Crescent region encompassing Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria counties.
Upcoming MeetingsMonthly Board of Directors' Meeting:
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM Laurent Tower 1908 N. Laurent St. Ste., 600 - Board Room Agenda Previous Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - Meeting Agenda Regional EventsMandatory State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant Workshop:
Attendance is mandatory for any applicant wishing to apply for an SHSP grant. Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1908 N. Laurent, Suite 600, Board Room. In-person only. For additional information please contact Angela Moya, Public Safety Director, at [email protected]. |
Regional AnnouncementsThe Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the FY 26 SHSP and Criminal Justice Program grants through the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Section.
Important Dates: Application Submission Opened: December 16, 2024 Application Workshop for Criminal Justice projects: January 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM Mandatory Application Workshop for SHSP projects: January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM Application Deadline: February 13, 2025, by 5:00 PM Application Meeting for Scoring and Ranking: TBD Where to Apply: https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/Default.aspx eGrants is the online grant management system used by Public Safety Office programs. Register for an account, submit, and certify an application, and then manage any grant awarded to your agency. Resource Guidance: https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/resources/guidance#application-resources Mandatory Workshop for SHSP applicants: The workshop for applicants wishing to apply for SHSP grants is mandatory. Date: January 7, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Attendee Options: In-person only at 1908 N Laurent St., Ste 600, Victoria, TX 77901 Content: The meeting will cover Office of the Governor updates related to SHSP funding, best practices, and process. Homeland Security Grants scored and rank by GCRPC’s Homeland Security Sub-committee include:
The workshop for applicants is not mandatory; however, staff strongly encourages applicants to attend. Date: January 7, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Attendee Options: In-person only at 1908 N Laurent St., Ste 600, Victoria, TX 77901 Content: The meeting will cover Office of the Governor updates related to Criminal Justice grants, best practices, and processes. Criminal Justice Grants scored and rank by GCRPC’s Criminal Justice Sub-committee include: · General Victim Assistance – Direct Services Programs · Violent Crimes Against Women Criminal Justice and Training Projects · Juvenile Service Projects · Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Programs Have any questions or need more information? Contact: Angela Moya Email: [email protected] Phone: 361-578-1587, ext. 402 Free Energy Engineering Technical Assistance for Local Governments and School Districts posted 11/22/2024
The Texas Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office's (SECO) Energy Assessment & Technical Assistance Program seeks to help eligible public entities (i.e. cities, counties, other special-purpose districts) establish and/or further develop energy management programs. For additional information on this program click on the following links: Technical Assistance for Local Governments Technical Assistance for Schools To initiate your entity's participation in the program and request assistance with either energy or water-related technical matters, complete the request form below and email it to [email protected]. Regional Solid Waste Grants Program - Call for Projects
The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission is accepting applications for FY24-25 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program projects. Golden Crescent Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Seeks Volunteers Volunteer advocates empower residents in nursing homes. |
Public Notices
Open Notices
Victoria Transit Program - Service Reduction Notice (Posted 08/09/2024)
Victoria Transit will cease operations of certain routes and reduce its hours of operation beginning September 9, 2024.
Click here to see the official notice.
Aviso de reducción del servicio de Victoria Transit - Español
Victoria Transit will cease operations of certain routes and reduce its hours of operation beginning September 9, 2024.
Click here to see the official notice.
Aviso de reducción del servicio de Victoria Transit - Español
Closed Notices
GCRPC is seeking professional auditing services for our FY 2024 audit.
Request for Proposal Packet
Anticipated Project RFP Schedule:
May 7, 2024 - RFP Available
July 31, 2024 - Proposals Accepted Until 5:00 P.M.
Contact: Lindsey Mikulenka, Finance Director
Email: [email protected] / Phone: 361-578-1587 Ext. 401
GCRPC’s Method of Distribution for $80,317,000 in CDBG Regional Mitigation Program Fund
GLO Approval Granted
GCRPC has completed its role in the Mitigation Method of Distribution. The Texas General Land Office will reach out to eligible entities soon regarding next steps.
Click here to view the MIT-MOD Allocation Summary
For further information, the GLO have provided this website: https://recovery.texas.gov/mitigation/programs/regional-mitigation/index.html. You can contact [email protected] with any questions.
Reallocation - Local Infrastructure MOD Amendment
GCRPC’s Reallocation of $1,267,062 in CDBG-DR Funds for Local Infrastructure Projects – Method of Distribution Amendment
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission is seeking input on the Method of Distribution for $1,267,062 in Disaster Recovery Funds for Local Infrastructure Projects. The public planning period began at 8:00 AM on December 8, 2022, and ended at 5:00 PM on January 9, 2023.
Public Planning Meetings
March 1, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM or virtually
February 1, 2023, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM or virtually.
December 7, 2022 at 1908 N. Laurent St. Ste. 600 Victoria, TX 77901 at 6:00 PM, or virtually.
Public Comment Period (Posted 5/15/23)
Opened: 12:00 PM, on May 15, 2023
Closed: 12:00 PM, on June 15, 2023.
Click here to view the Current Draft DR-MOD Allocation Summary
Click here to view the Current Draft DR-MOD Allocation Detail
Request for Proposal Packet
Anticipated Project RFP Schedule:
May 7, 2024 - RFP Available
July 31, 2024 - Proposals Accepted Until 5:00 P.M.
Contact: Lindsey Mikulenka, Finance Director
Email: [email protected] / Phone: 361-578-1587 Ext. 401
GCRPC’s Method of Distribution for $80,317,000 in CDBG Regional Mitigation Program Fund
GLO Approval Granted
GCRPC has completed its role in the Mitigation Method of Distribution. The Texas General Land Office will reach out to eligible entities soon regarding next steps.
Click here to view the MIT-MOD Allocation Summary
For further information, the GLO have provided this website: https://recovery.texas.gov/mitigation/programs/regional-mitigation/index.html. You can contact [email protected] with any questions.
Reallocation - Local Infrastructure MOD Amendment
GCRPC’s Reallocation of $1,267,062 in CDBG-DR Funds for Local Infrastructure Projects – Method of Distribution Amendment
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission is seeking input on the Method of Distribution for $1,267,062 in Disaster Recovery Funds for Local Infrastructure Projects. The public planning period began at 8:00 AM on December 8, 2022, and ended at 5:00 PM on January 9, 2023.
Public Planning Meetings
March 1, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM or virtually
February 1, 2023, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM or virtually.
December 7, 2022 at 1908 N. Laurent St. Ste. 600 Victoria, TX 77901 at 6:00 PM, or virtually.
Public Comment Period (Posted 5/15/23)
Opened: 12:00 PM, on May 15, 2023
Closed: 12:00 PM, on June 15, 2023.
Click here to view the Current Draft DR-MOD Allocation Summary
Click here to view the Current Draft DR-MOD Allocation Detail
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