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AI- 53806

Commissioners Court

Meeting Date:	04/10/2023
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Grant Application
Submitted By:	Nakeysa Moncier
Department:	Juvenile Probation
Request Type:	CONSENT	Agenda Area:	Miscellaneous

Information

Department Action

The Juvenile Probation Department respectfully requests commissioners court consideration and approval to apply for a grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Division. If awarded, grant funding will be used to support the department and juvenile court’s collaborative, evidence-based specialty court program called GEMS (Girl’s Empowerment, Mentoring, and Support) to pay for program and/or activities, JPO, equipment, furniture, outpatient and inpatient clinical services for program participants. The maximum award is not to exceed $524,178.94 and does not require a county match.

Purchasing Department Action

Request Commissioners Court consideration and any action regarding approval to apply for US Department of Justice
Girls Empowerment Mentoring Program in the amount of $524,178.94 with no County match required. Grant period is 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2026. gz

HR and/or IT Action

Girls Empowerment Mentoring Program grant will cover the cost of a Juvenile Probation Officer (increase to headcount of 1) over 3 years. Estimated cost for the 3 years for just salary and fringe totals $245,480. Total budgeted for grant sufficient. Grant period is October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2026.

Budget Department Action

FY 2024 Girls Empowerment Mentoring Grant Program Application in the amount of $524,178.94 in federal funds with no county match required. Grant funds to cover one (1) position (addition to headcount by 1) funded at 100% as well as operating costs including counseling services, furniture, equipment and supplies. Grade, title and salary of positions are subject to HR approval upon grant award. Grant period is October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2026.

Auditor's Office Action

Grant application has been reviewed by the grant review committee as per attached. The program will reduce recidivism and improve public safety by helping reinvest resources that empower girls in the juvenile system and at-risk girls with the skills needed to lower engagement in risky behaviors, and further their own personal development. Federal funds in the amount of $524,178.94 with no required county match. Increase by 1 headcount. Grant period is 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2026.

Commissioners Court

Grant application for the FY2024 Girls Empowerment Mentoring Grant Program through the US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Division, Juvenile Probation.

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Attachments
Court Order 2023-297-04-10
Memo
Grant RFA
GEMS Program Abstract
Disclosure Form
Federal Assistance App
Budget
Grant review committee form
Grant Summary Forms