CJ-CJD Grants

Description

The source of the 421 fund is a biennial appropriation by the Texas legislature from court costs and fees collected by the State. Funds may be utilized for a wide range of projects designed to reduce crime and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Fund (JJDP)

The JJDP Act (Section 5601 et. seq. of title 42, U.S. Code) provides to Texas an annual formula grant through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Eligible programs must address one or more of the "need statements" included in the "Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for Texas."

Victims of Crime Act Fund (VOCA)

The VOCA crime victim assistance program (Victims of Crime Act of 1984, as amended, 421 USC 10601 et. seq.), provides funds that operate projects with the primary mission of providing services directly to victims of crime.

Violence against Women Act Fund (VAWA)

The VAWA program (Sections 2001 through 2006 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended by Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994) provides funds to operate projects with the primary purpose of reducing and preventing violence against women.

Safe and Drug-Free Schools & Communities Act Fund (SDFS)

The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (Public Law 103-382, title IV), establishes the program and provides an annual formula grant to Texas through the U.S. Department of Education. Funds are awarded to address the common goals of drugs and weapons - free neighborhoods, individual responsibility, respect for others' rights, and promotion of school attendance, discipline and learning.

Nortex Regional Planning Commission

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