The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses.

Applications may be submitted by the Texas Department of Public Safety and local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency. All applications submitted by law enforcement agencies must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the office, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses.

Applications may be submitted by the Texas Department of Public Safety and local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency. All applications submitted by law enforcement agencies must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the office, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses.

Applications may be submitted by local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency. All applications submitted by law enforcement agencies must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the office, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses.

Applications may be submitted by local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency. All applications submitted by law enforcement agencies must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the office, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from hospital facilities seeking to achieve or maintain a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-Ready designation, as well as non-profit corporations seeking to operate or maintain a SAFE Program as defined in Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Applications may be submitted by general and special hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a general or special hospital owned by this State, a freestanding emergency medical care facility licensed under Chapter 254 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and non-profit corporations that operate a SAFE Program as defined by Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from hospital facilities seeking to achieve or maintain a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-Ready designation, as well as non-profit corporations seeking to operate or maintain a SAFE Program as defined in Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Applications may be submitted by general and special hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a general or special hospital owned by this State, a freestanding emergency medical care facility licensed under Chapter 254 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and non-profit corporations that operate a SAFE Program as defined by Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from hospital facilities seeking to achieve or maintain a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-Ready designation, as well as non-profit corporations seeking to operate or maintain a SAFE Program as defined in Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Applications may be submitted by general and special hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a general or special hospital owned by this State, a freestanding emergency medical care facility licensed under Chapter 254 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and non-profit corporations that operate a SAFE Program as defined by Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from hospital facilities seeking to achieve or maintain a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-Ready designation, as well as non-profit corporations seeking to operate or maintain a SAFE Program as defined in Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Applications may be submitted by general and special hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a general or special hospital owned by this State, a freestanding emergency medical care facility licensed under Chapter 254 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and non-profit corporations that operate a SAFE Program as defined by Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. The Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient state. Funding under this announcement will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects supporting FEMA designated SHSP National Priority Areas for Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement.

This funding supports state, tribal and local preparedness activities that address national and state-priority preparedness gaps across selected core capabilities where a nexus to terrorism exists. All investments must be consistent with capability targets set during the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process, and gaps identified in the Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR).

The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) are intended to support investments that improve the ability of jurisdictions to:

• Prevent a threatened or actual act of terrorism;

• Protect its citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards;

• Mitigate the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future catastrophic events;

• Respond quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident; and/or

• Recover through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, accessibility and revitalization of infrastructure, housing, and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic, and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident.

Many activities which support the achievement of target capabilities related to terrorism preparedness may simultaneously support enhanced preparedness for other hazards unrelated to acts of terrorism. However, all SHSP projects must assist grantees in achieving target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism.

1. Units of local government;
2. Universities or Colleges; and
3. Federally recognized Native American tribes.

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) Advocacy programs. CSEY Advocacy programs provide individualized 24/7 crisis response, ongoing trust-based relational support, and case management for children and transition-age youth who are survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. For this solicitation, children are considered individuals 0–17 years of age and transition-age youth are individuals 18–24 years of age.

This solicitation is specific to CSEY Advocacy programs. Projects seeking to provide other specialized programs for children and transition-age youth who have been victims of commercial sexual exploitation should apply under the Residential and Community-Based Services for Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Request for Applications.

Projects seeking to provide services to adults who have been victimized by human trafficking should apply under the General Victims Services Request for Application.

Applications may be submitted by non-profit corporations (including hospitals and faith-based organizations), counties applying to provide direct services to victims only, Native American tribes, and units of local government, which are defined as a non-statewide governmental body with the authority to establish a budget and impose taxes (includes hospital districts). Other local governmental agencies should apply through an associated unit of local government.

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) Advocacy programs. CSEY Advocacy programs provide individualized 24/7 crisis response, ongoing trust-based relational support, and case management for children and transition-age youth who are survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. For this solicitation, children are considered individuals 0–17 years of age and transition-age youth are individuals 18–24 years of age.

This solicitation is specific to CSEY Advocacy programs.

Information about other related funding opportunities is provided below and on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage:

• Community-Based Services for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth, FY2025. Projects to support community-based programs for children and transition-aged youth (non-CSEY Advocate programs).
• General Victim Assistance Grant Program, FY2025. Projects to support services and assistance to victims of crime. Services to adult survivors of human trafficking, inclusive of sex and labor trafficking, are eligible activities under this grant program, as are long-term residential programs (shelters) to serve child and transition-age youth.
• Statewide Solutions to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation, FY2025. Projects to support statewide training and technical assistance to service providers and tools to improve the response to children and transition-aged youth (non-direct service programs).
• County Solutions to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation, FY2025. County projects to prevent, investigate, or prosecute the commercial sexual exploitation of persons in Texas.
• Specialty Courts Grant Program, FY2025. County projects to support specialty court programs. Commercially Sexually Exploited Persons (CSEP) Specialty Courts, are eligible for funding under this grant program.

Applications may be submitted by non-profit corporations (including hospitals and faith-based organizations), counties applying to provide direct services to victims only, Native American tribes, and units of local government, which are defined as a non-statewide governmental body with the authority to establish a budget and impose taxes (includes hospital districts). Other local governmental agencies should apply through an associated unit of local government.

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) Advocacy programs. CSEY Advocacy programs provide individualized 24/7 crisis response, ongoing trust-based relational support, and case management for children and transition-age youth who are survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. For this solicitation, children are considered individuals 0–17 years of age and transition-age youth are individuals 18–24 years of age.

This solicitation is specific to CSEY Advocacy programs.

Information about other related funding opportunities is provided below and on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage:

• General Victim Assistance Grant Program, FY2026. Projects to support services and assistance to victims of crime. Services to adult survivors of human trafficking, inclusive of sex and labor trafficking, are eligible activities under this grant program, as are long-term residential programs (shelters) to serve child and transition-age youth.
• Texas Model for Care Coordination, FY2026. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support programs to implement the Texas Model for Care Coordination for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY).
• County Solutions to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation, FY2026. County projects to prevent, investigate, or prosecute the commercial sexual exploitation of persons in Texas.
• Specialty Courts Grant Program, FY2026. County projects to support specialty court programs. Commercially Sexually Exploited Persons (CSEP) Specialty Courts, are eligible for funding under this grant program.

Applications may be submitted by non-profit corporations (including hospitals and faith-based organizations), counties applying to provide direct services to victims only, Native American tribes, and units of local government, which are defined as a non-statewide governmental body with the authority to establish a budget and impose taxes (includes hospital districts). Other local governmental agencies should apply through an associated unit of local government.

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) Advocacy programs. CSEY Advocacy programs provide individualized 24/7 crisis response, ongoing trust-based relational support, and case management for children and transition-age youth who are survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. For this solicitation, children are considered individuals 0–17 years of age and transition-age youth are individuals 18–24 years of age.

This solicitation is specific to CSEY Advocacy programs.

Information about other related funding opportunities is provided below and on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage:

• General Victim Assistance Grant Program, FY2027. Projects to support services and assistance to victims of crime. Services to adult survivors of human trafficking, inclusive of sex and labor trafficking, are eligible activities under this grant program, as are emergency and long-term residential placements, drop-in centers, and innovative direct services for children and transition-age youth.
• Texas Model for Care Coordination, FY2027. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support programs to implement the Texas Model for Care Coordination for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY).
• County Solutions to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation, FY2027. County projects to prevent, investigate, or prosecute the commercial sexual exploitation of persons in Texas.
• Specialty Courts Grant Program, FY2027. County projects to support specialty court programs. Commercially Sexually Exploited Persons (CSEP) Specialty Courts, are eligible for funding under this grant program.

Applications may be submitted by non-profit corporations (including hospitals and faith-based organizations), counties applying to provide direct services to victims only, Native American tribes, and units of local government, which are defined as a non-statewide governmental body with the authority to establish a budget and impose taxes (includes hospital districts). Other local governmental agencies should apply through an associated unit of local government.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for specialty court programs as defined in Chapters 121 through 129 of the Texas Government Code as well as the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

Applications may be submitted by county governments affiliated with a specialty court authorized under Chapters 121 through 129 of the Texas Government Code. Applications may also be submitted by a public institution of higher education for the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

Counties seeking to establish a new specialty court program are eligible to apply but must meet registration requirements, as defined in 121.002 Texas Government Code, within 30 days of award. Existing specialty court programs that do not currently receive PSO funding are also eligible to apply but must annotate in their application how the additional funds will expand the program beyond its current capacity. Priority for applications received from new applicants may be given to courts operating in jurisdictions without a currently operational court or based on demonstrated need.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for specialty court programs as defined in Chapters 121 through 130 of the Texas Government Code as well as the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

Applications may be submitted by county governments affiliated with a specialty court authorized under Chapters 121 through 130 of the Texas Government Code. Applications may also be submitted by a public institution of higher education for the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center. 

Counties seeking to establish a new specialty court program are eligible to apply but must meet registration requirements, as defined in 121.002 Texas Government Code, within 30 days of award. Existing specialty court programs that do not currently receive PSO funding are also eligible to apply but must annotate in their application how the additional funds will expand the program beyond its current capacity. Priority for applications received from new applicants may be given to courts operating in jurisdictions without a currently operational court or based on demonstrated need.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for specialty court programs as defined in Chapters 121 through 130 of the Texas Government Code as well as the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

Applications may be submitted by county governments affiliated with a specialty court authorized under Chapters 121 through 130 of the Texas Government Code. Applications may also be submitted by a public institution of higher education for the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

Counties seeking to establish a new specialty court program are eligible to apply but must meet registration requirements, as defined in 121.002 Texas Government Code, within 30 days of award. Existing specialty court programs that do not currently receive PSO funding are also eligible to apply but must annotate in their application how the additional funds will expand the program beyond its current capacity. Priority for applications received from new applicants may be given to courts operating in jurisdictions without a currently operational court or based on demonstrated need.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for specialty court programs as defined in Chapters 121 through 130 of the Texas Government Code as well as the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

Applications may be submitted by county governments affiliated with a specialty court authorized under Chapters 121 through 130 of the Texas Government Code. Applications may also be submitted by a public institution of higher education for the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

Counties seeking to establish a new specialty court program are eligible to apply but must meet registration requirements, as defined in 121.002 Texas Government Code, within 30 days of award. Existing specialty court programs that do not currently receive PSO funding are also eligible to apply but must annotate in their application how the additional funds will expand the program beyond its current capacity. Priority for applications received from new applicants may be given to courts operating in jurisdictions without a currently operational court or based on demonstrated need.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

1. Units of local government;
2. Federally recognized Native American tribes

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

Applications may be submitted by units of local government as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101(13) including federally recognized Native American tribes.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

Applications may be submitted by units of local government as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101(13) including federally recognized Native American tribes.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 1 - Governance and Planning projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

Applications may be submitted by units of local government as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101(13) including federally recognized Native American tribes.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 1 - Governance and Planning projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

Applications may be submitted by units of local government as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101(13) including federally recognized Native American tribes.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 3 - Mitigation projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

Applications may be submitted by units of local government as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101(13) including federally recognized Native American tribes.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 3 - Mitigation projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

Applications may be submitted by units of local government as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101(13) including federally recognized Native American tribes.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk associated with the SLGCP objectives listed below:

• Objective 1 – Governance and Planning: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

• Objective 2 – Assessment and Evaluation: Understand the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.

• Objective 3 - Mitigation: Implement security protections commensurate with risk.

• Objective 4 – Workforce Development: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for Objective 4 – Workforce Development projects.

Information about funding opportunities related to other SLCGP Objectives is available on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants homepage.

Applications may be submitted by units of local government as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 101(13) including federally recognized Native American tribes.