Grant Workshops Scheduled to Assist Agencies Applying for Homeland Security Funds
Homeland Security Program • November 19, 2019
The State Homeland Security Grant Program will soon open for applications for State Homeland Security Grant Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) & Regular projects. The funds are for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. To assist agencies with the application process, ETCOG’s Public Safety division will hold five grant writing workshops beginning in December outlining grant requirements and tips to apply successfully. The grant application period will open in Egrants December 13, 2019 and will close February 27, 2020. All applicants are required to attend a workshop to be eligible for the grant.
To sign up to attend a workshop, visit our Homeland Security
page.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026 , honors the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the public safety telecommunicators who answer the call when emergencies happen. Held each year during the second week of April, the observance recognizes the professionals who serve as the critical first point of contact in emergency situations. At ETCOG, we are proud to recognize the telecommunicators who serve communities across our region. Their work requires professionalism, compassion, quick thinking, and a steadfast commitment to public safety. In moments of crisis, they provide calm, skilled support and help connect people to the emergency services they need. In 2025 , telecommunicators in ETCOG’s service area answered more than 174,000 9-1-1 calls and more than 20,000 9-1-1 texts . Behind each of those numbers is a person in need of help and a trained telecommunicator ready to respond. ETCOG supports the region’s dispatch offices through training, equipment upgrades, and management of the regional 9-1-1 system. These efforts help ensure telecommunicators have the tools, technology, and resources needed to serve the public effectively and efficiently. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we extend our sincere appreciation to the men and women who help keep our communities safe every day. Their work is essential, and their service makes a meaningful difference throughout East Texas.
Mandatory Workshops Scheduled for Applicants
