Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to accept the FY2026 Criminal Justice Division General Victim Assistance Program grant. 

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval to accept the FY2026 General Victim Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division.  On February 11, 2025, the Commissioners Court approved the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the General Victim Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (agenda item #36).  Our application has been accepted; however, the approved award amount is less than our original request.  If we receive approval to accept the grant, we will be awarded approximately $15,985.44 from the OOG, with a required match of $6,674.00.  The match will be entirely met through the existing Victim Assistance Coordinator's salary; no other match is required.  The project will begin upon acceptance of the grant and end on September 30, 2026. Staff recommends the following action: Approve the Sheriff’s Office to accept the FY2026 General Victim Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division and approve appropriate County department personnel to complete documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.