Training to members of the unit and law enforcement agencies in the border region on specific issues and techniques relating to the investigation and prosecution of border crime. Eligibility Requirements: Eligible applicants must be in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code (37 TAC Chapters 221-225) and all rules established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) regarding the training of law enforcement in Texas; or, contract or reimburse for services with training providers who meet this requirement; In order for an applicant to be eligible, the county (or counties) in which the applicant is located must have a 90% average on both adult and juvenile criminal history dispositions reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety for calendar years 2009 through 2013. This requirement must be met by August 1, 2015; Eligible applicants operating a law enforcement agency must be current on reporting Part I violent crime data to the Texas Department of Public Safety for inclusion in the annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and must have been current for the three previous years; Eligible applicants must have a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number assigned to its agency (to request a DUNS number, go to ); and Eligible applicants must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) database located at and maintain an active registration throughout the grant period. Project Period: Projects selected for funding with must begin on or after September 1, 2015 and expire on or before August 31, 2016. Application Process: Applicants must access HSGD’s grant management website at gov to register and apply for funding. Additional requirements are included within the online application form. Preferences: Preference will be to specialized prosecutors to reduce backlogs and improve workloads or to rapidly address and reduce specific violations of the law. Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: All applications must be certified via HSGD’s grant management website on or before September 11, 2015. Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed by HSGD staff members or a review group selected by the director. HSGD will make all final funding decisions based on eligibility, reasonableness, availability of funding, and cost-effectiveness. Contact Information: If additional information is needed, contact the eGrants help desk at .texas.gov or (512) 463-1919.
Training to members of the unit and law enforcement agencies in the border region on specific issues and techniques relating to the investigation and prosecution of border crime. Eligibility Requirements: Eligible applicants must be in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code (37 TAC Chapters 221-225) and all rules established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) regarding the training of law enforcement in Texas; or, contract or reimburse for services with training providers who meet this requirement; In order for an applicant to be eligible, the county (or counties) in which the applicant is located must have a 90% average on both adult and juvenile criminal history dispositions reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety for calendar years 2009 through 2013. This requirement must be met by August 1, 2015; Eligible applicants operating a law enforcement agency must be current on reporting Part I violent crime data to the Texas Department of Public Safety for inclusion in the annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and must have been current for the three previous years; Eligible applicants must have a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number assigned to its agency (to request a DUNS number, go to ); and Eligible applicants must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) database located at and maintain an active registration throughout the grant period. Project Period: Projects selected for funding with must begin on or after September 1, 2015 and expire on or before August 31, 2016. Application Process: Applicants must access HSGD’s grant management website at gov to register and apply for funding. Additional requirements are included within the online application form. Preferences: Preference will be to specialized prosecutors to reduce backlogs and improve workloads or to rapidly address and reduce specific violations of the law. Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: All applications must be certified via HSGD’s grant management website on or before September 11, 2015. Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed by HSGD staff members or a review group selected by the director. HSGD will make all final funding decisions based on eligibility, reasonableness, availability of funding, and cost-effectiveness. Contact Information: If additional information is needed, contact the eGrants help desk at .texas.gov or (512) 463-1919.