Criminal Justice Grants

The Texas Office of the Governor's, Public Safety Office (PSO) contracts with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) to manage the application process for the 13-county region.

Criminal Justice Grants

Criminal Justice

The Texas Office of the Governor's PSO is soliciting applications for Criminal Justice that promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system.

General Victim Assistance

The Texas Office of the Governor’s PSO is soliciting applications for General Victim Assistance that provide services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process.

Juvenile Justice & Youth Diversion

The Texas Office of the Governor’s PSO is soliciting applications for Juvenile Justice & Youth Diversion projects prevent violence in and around school; and to improve the juvenile justice system by providing mental health services, truancy prevention and intervention through community-based and school programs.

Violence Against Women Justice and Training

The Texas Office of the Governor’s PSO is soliciting applications for Violence Against Women Justice and Training projects that promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improve the justice system’s response to violent crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Grant Application Process for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027

Applicants must complete the following three steps to be eligible for any of the Criminal Justice Program grants:

1. Attend a Grant Application Workshop.
2. Email Cover Letter to H-GAC by Thursday, February 12, 2026.
3. Submit eGrants Application by Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Failure to complete any of these steps may disqualify an applicant from being eligible for funding.

FY 2027 Grant Application Timeline

FY 2027 Grant Workshop

Applicant must attend a Grant Application Workshop to be eligible to apply for funding.

Need Assistance With Your Application

After attending a Grant Application Workshop, an agency may request additional assistance with their application(s). Technical assistance is virtually available Wednesday, January 21, 2026, through Thursday, January 29, 2026, by appointment. Request for support should be emailed to addresses below: