This is a request to apply for a grant through CJD for County Innovations to Prevent Commercial Sexual Exploitation grant. The grant due date is January 14,2020. The grant application has not been reviewed by the grant review committee due to the short time frame. Attached is a description of the grant and the proposed grant application budget. Estimated grant funds in the amount of $602,610.42 with no county match required.
Purchasing Department Action
No action by Purchasing at this time. If approved, Purchasing policies and procedures will apply.
HR and/or IT Action
Budget Department Action
County Innovations to Prevent Commercial Sexual Exploitation Grant Program. Proposed Budget in the amount of $602,610.42. Grant funds to cover placement services, three (3) personnel staff, equipment, medical expenses, supplies and training. Not enough information provided to comment further on details.
Auditor's Office Action
Grant application in the amount of $602,610.42 with no county match required. Grant due date is January 14, 2020. Grant application has not been reviewed by the grant review committee due to a short turn around time for the due date. The program will look to identify victims and potential victims of trafficking which has become a nationwide epidemic. Children, especially those with histories of runaway, truancy, expulsion, sexting or electronic transmission of certain material depicting minors, etc., and those involved in foster-care are exponentially more likely to be trafficked than other similar youth. Grant includes funding for 3 new positions with 1 computer setup as well as safe house placement, medical expenses, clothing and training for staff.
Commissioners Court
Grant Application for County Innovations to Prevent Commercial Sexual Exploitation through Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $602,610.42, Auditor.