Criminal Justice
The Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) provides financial and technical assistance to those programs at the forefront of the fight against crime. With limited funding CJD focuses funds on innovative programs. They provide grant funds as seed money, not permanent life support for the programs. Grant dollars are provided only to those communities who come together to look at their problems and work towards the solutions. This initiative, called community planning, encourages local people to learn more about what is available where they live and to look for creative solutions to their problems.
The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) is specified by the Governor’s Office as the agency responsible for regional criminal justice planning. Funding for GCRPC criminal justice program is provided to assist in developing and preparing the Regional Criminal Justice Plan and to ensure that the local grantees and applicants for CJD funds receive adequate technical assistance.
With the assistance of the Regional Public Protection Committee (RPPC), local projects are reviewed to assess their merits and to determine whether the projects fulfill the criteria and priorities established in the CJD Annual Criminal Justice Plan for Texas. These projects are then ranked by the RPPC according to local priorities and are recommended for funding to the GCRPC Board. The approved Regional Criminal Justice plan is then forwarded to CJD for review and funding.
Funds are provided for regional law enforcement training, juvenile delinquency, and crime prevention programs. Federal funds are used in the region for purchase of services for juvenile probation programs. These programs enable local governments to certify local law enforcement officers, assist the county juvenile probation departments and the school in juvenile justice efforts, and promote crime prevention programs. Funds are provided to Non-profit organizations for victim services, Court appointed Child advocate, Sexual Abuse, and Safe Housing and counseling in these fields.
The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) is specified by the Governor’s Office as the agency responsible for regional criminal justice planning. Funding for GCRPC criminal justice program is provided to assist in developing and preparing the Regional Criminal Justice Plan and to ensure that the local grantees and applicants for CJD funds receive adequate technical assistance.
With the assistance of the Regional Public Protection Committee (RPPC), local projects are reviewed to assess their merits and to determine whether the projects fulfill the criteria and priorities established in the CJD Annual Criminal Justice Plan for Texas. These projects are then ranked by the RPPC according to local priorities and are recommended for funding to the GCRPC Board. The approved Regional Criminal Justice plan is then forwarded to CJD for review and funding.
Funds are provided for regional law enforcement training, juvenile delinquency, and crime prevention programs. Federal funds are used in the region for purchase of services for juvenile probation programs. These programs enable local governments to certify local law enforcement officers, assist the county juvenile probation departments and the school in juvenile justice efforts, and promote crime prevention programs. Funds are provided to Non-profit organizations for victim services, Court appointed Child advocate, Sexual Abuse, and Safe Housing and counseling in these fields.
Funding Opportunities
Apply now for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Programs (SHSP) and Criminal Justice Programs projects!
The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the FY 25 SHSP and Criminal Justice Program grants through the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Section.,
Important Dates:
Application Submission Opened: December 12, 2023
Application Workshop for Criminal Justice projects: January 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Mandatory Application Workshop for SHSP projects: January 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM
Application Deadline: February 8, 2024, 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 State Homeland Security Grant Programs Applicants:
The workshop for applicants wishing to apply for SHSP grants is mandatory.
Date: January 4, 2023
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 (SHSP-Regular Projects and SHSP-LEPTA) grants, best practices, and process.
Workshop for Criminal Justice Applicants:
The workshop for applicants is not mandatory; however, staff strongly encourages applicants to attend.
Date: January 4, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 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 Criminal Justice grants, best practices, and processes.
Criminal Justice Grants include the following:
· 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?
Angela Moya
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 361-578-1587, ext. 402
The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the FY 25 SHSP and Criminal Justice Program grants through the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Section.,
Important Dates:
Application Submission Opened: December 12, 2023
Application Workshop for Criminal Justice projects: January 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Mandatory Application Workshop for SHSP projects: January 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM
Application Deadline: February 8, 2024, 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 State Homeland Security Grant Programs Applicants:
The workshop for applicants wishing to apply for SHSP grants is mandatory.
Date: January 4, 2023
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 (SHSP-Regular Projects and SHSP-LEPTA) grants, best practices, and process.
Workshop for Criminal Justice Applicants:
The workshop for applicants is not mandatory; however, staff strongly encourages applicants to attend.
Date: January 4, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 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 Criminal Justice grants, best practices, and processes.
Criminal Justice Grants include the following:
· 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?
Angela Moya
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 361-578-1587, ext. 402
Links
Apply For CJD Grants
CJD Grantee Evaluation Website
GCRPC Regional Criminal Justice Strategic Plan **UPDATED** for 2019
CJD Grantee Evaluation Website
GCRPC Regional Criminal Justice Strategic Plan **UPDATED** for 2019
Contact Information
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission
1908 N. Laurent, Suite 600A
Victoria, Texas 77901
Angela Moya, Regional Services Manager
Public Safety
Phone: 361-578-1587, ext. 402
Email: [email protected]
1908 N. Laurent, Suite 600A
Victoria, Texas 77901
Angela Moya, Regional Services Manager
Public Safety
Phone: 361-578-1587, ext. 402
Email: [email protected]