ETCOG creates the schedule for the Criminal Justice Program on an annual basis. It is crafted around grant submission deadlines established by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
The Criminal Justice Advisory Committee is composed of members representing a variety of groups or disciplines across East Texas such as: Citizens and Parents, Education, Substance Abuse Programs, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Non-Profits, Courts and Victim Services.
The CJAC provides guidance to ETCOG staff on projects relating to Criminal Justice throughout the 14 county region.
ETCOG contracts with the East Texas Police Academy to provide law enforcement training in the East Texas region. Classroom topics are varied and consist of continuing education, tactical, and state mandated courses.
Training certifications are provided to all students who successfully complete academy courses. All training is reported to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
All funding for scholarships are provided by a grant through the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office.
State agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, universities or colleges, and federally recognized Native American tribes can apply for grant funds from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice division. These grants open every year, in mid-December. The ETCOG Public Safety team offers assistance and hosts workshops for East Texas entities planning to apply for funding.
Applications will be accepted for the following programs:
All applicants are required to attend one of the following workshops to be eligible to apply for funding.
Workshops will be held virtually. Webinar dates and times are below. There is no signup required.
Please join using your computer. There will be a presentation walking you through how to start a grant application which will be difficult to view on a mobile phone.
December 14, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Link:
https://v.ringcentral.com/join/568855904
Dial In:
(650) 419-1505
Meeting ID:
568855904
December 19, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Link:
https://v.ringcentral.com/join/768865426
Dial In:
(650) 419-1505
Meeting ID:
768865426
January 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Link:
https://v.ringcentral.com/join/339566344
Dial In:
(650) 419-1505
Meeting ID:
339566344
January 19, 2024 (NEW)
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Link:
https://v.ringcentral.com/join/758141511
Dial In:
(650) 419-1505
Meeting ID:
758141511
January 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Link:
https://v.ringcentral.com/join/220179624
Dial In:
(650) 419-1505
Meeting ID:
220179624
Intent to Apply Form (For New Grant Applications)
Criminal Justice Grant Application Process
eGrants Website (All Applicants)
Office of the Governor Funding Opportunities
Grant Application Workshop PowerPoint
Creating an Application (Application Set Up & What to Enter)
Developing a Good Project Narrative (New Applicants)
Vehicle and Equipment Funding Caps
Sexual Assault Evidence Tracking Program
Criminal Justice Grant Application Score Sheet
CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications & Assurances Form (Law Enforcement)
JAG Prohibited Expenditure List (Law Enforcement)
SWIC Review Steps (Law Enforcement)
Cooperative Purchasing Websites
FY24 ETCOG Criminal Justice Strategic Plan
ONCE FUNDED
Grantee Personnel Activity Report Requirements
Employee Effort Certification Sample
East Texas Council
of Governments
3800 Stone Road
Kilgore, TX 75662
903-218-6400
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