Grant Award/Agreement
1) Court Date: 5/22/2026
2) Department: Galveston County Juvenile Justice
3) Grant Agency: Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
4) Funding Source: Juvenile Justice Delinquency Act Program - Regional Juvenile Mental Health Services
5) Grant Start Date: 1/1/2026
6) Grant End Date: 8/31/2026
7) Program Year: FY2026
8) Program End Date: 8/31/2026
9) Renewal Grant: Yes
10) Contract #: FALN Number: 16.540, FAIN Number: 2026-SF-ST-0015
11) Description: Galveston County utilizes the funding for mental health assessments and/or therapy at the Juvenile Justice Department. These evaluations help determine juvenile service needs while under the care of the department as well as assist the court in their determination during sentencing. Galveston County’s allocation for 2026 increased from recent years from $25,000 to $30,000. These funds are used for mental health assessments for juveniles at the detention center.
12) Grant Organization Keys: N/A
13) Grant Type: Mental Health Professional Services
Expenditure Type
14) Grant Funded: $30,000.00
15) County Funded: $0
16) Total Project Amount: $30,000.00
17) Assigned Department Contact: Betsaida Lopez
County Funding Sources
18) Match Fund: N/A
19) Match Division: N/A
NOTES: Requesting Judge Henry Sign Electronic Agreement