Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on grant applications to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the fiscal year 2020 Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant program to support the County Court at Law 2 Veterans Treatment Court program.

The federal grant program provides financial and technical assistance through the Bureau of Justice Assistance to states, state courts and local governments to enhance or establish the operations of evidenced-based drug courts.  Funds are available to governments that have existing evidenced-based treatment court model programs that they would like to enhance, and to those that want to implement new programs.  BJA grant funds support adult drug courts, co-occurring courts, DWI/Drug courts and veterans treatment courts. If awarded funding, it is a three-year grant and requires a 25% match.  Match can be a cash or in-kind. Personnel requested through the grant will include "Grant-Funded Position" on documentation throughout the hiring process.  The Budget Office grant questionnaire is attached for review.