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Brazos Valley Council of Governments - Criminal Justice Department
The BVCOG Criminal Justice Department receives planning funds from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office (CJD). With these funds the staff facilitates the development and maintenance of a regional criminal justice community plan; participates and helps to facilitate meetings for the Brazos Valley Amber Alert Network (BVAAN) (http://www.bc911.org/Amber) and helps local governments and organizations research and apply for federal, state, or local grant funding opportunities. The staff also can provide foundation funding information as well.
The following is a list of the grants awarded through the Criminal Justice Divison of the Governor’s Office (http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/cjd) for the FY 2007 funding cycle.
VOCA — Victims of Crime Act Fund —Provides funding for services for victims including: responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims; assisting victims in stabilizing their lives after a victimization; assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and providing victims with safety and security.
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- Brazos County Rape Crisis Center – Project: Youth Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse Victims Assistance; $104,807
- Scotty’s House – Project: Services for Child Abuse Victims; $93,225
- Twin City Mission – Project: Project SAFE; $69,831
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VAWA — Violence Against Women Act Fund — Provides assistance in developing and implementing effective victim—centered law enforcement, prosecution, and court strategies to address violent crimes against women. VAWA also funds the development and enhancement of victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women.
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FY 2007 Grantee:
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- Brazos County Rape Crisis Center – Project: Sexual Assault Victims Assistance; $76,809
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421 —State Criminal Justice Planning Fund — These funds provide nonprofit organizations and state and local applicants with funds for a wide range of prevention, diversion, information sharing, victims services, training, and other projects designed to reduce crime and improve the criminal justice system.
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FY 2007 Grantees:
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- Brazos Valley Council of Governments – Project: Law Enforcement Training Assistance; $40,000
- Navasota ISD– Project: Redirection; $18,563
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SDFSCA — Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act — CJD award’s these funds to nonprofit organizations and state and local applicants to create neighborhoods free of drugs and weapons, to foster individual responsibility, to promote respect for the rights of others, and to promote school attendance, discipline and learning.
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FY 2007 Grantees :
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- Centerville ISD– Project: Juvenile Justice and Youth Project; $3,970
- City of Navasota– Project: Teen Court; $53,145
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JJDP — Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention — CJD awards these funds to nonprofit organizations and state and local applicants to provide training, prevention, intervention, education and alternatives for Texas youths.
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FY 2007 Grantee:
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- Brazos Valley Council of Governments – Project: Juvenile Justice Alternatives; $40,133
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Grant Applications
Grant Funding Schedule
For questions on grant funding opportunities or for further information on the department you may contact:
Josie Ely
Public Safety Planner
(979) 595-2800 ext. 2043
jely@bvcog.org
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