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Santa Fe Texas - Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance

Award Information

Awardee
GOVERNOR, TEXAS OFFICE OF THE
Award #
15POVC-21-GG-00659-AERX
Funding Category
Noncompetitive
Location

AUSTIN, TX

Awardee County
Travis
Congressional District
37
Status
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2021
Total funding (to date)
$643,020
Original Solicitation
OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply Santa Fe Texas - Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2021, $643,020)

The funding will support the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division by enabling them to serve victims of the May 18, 2018 shooting at the Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX.  Program funds will support necessary and ongoing trauma-informed, evidence-based healing and resiliency-related services to direct and indirect victims of the shooting.  This award will reimburse the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) for costs incurred related to the establishment of the Wellness Counseling Suite, which is a resiliency center for victims, and other victim-related costs as described in the application.

Date Created: September 29, 2021