First Responder Mental Health Program, FY2026
Funding TypeGrant
Grantor Agency
Office of the Governor of Texas
Grant Range
# of Awards Available
Programmatic AreaCapacity Building
Programmatic AreaHealth
Programmatic AreaLaw & Justice
Deadline February 13, 2025
Match Required?
Eligible EntitiesApplications may be submitted by state agencies, units of local government and educational institutions that operate law enforcement agencies employing peace officers under Article 2.12, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and/or first responders under Sec. 421.095, Texas Government Code, including municipalities, counties, independent school districts, universities, public and private colleges and universities, community colleges, and hospital districts that seek to provide direct victim services to their first responders.
Focus AreaThe purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance directly to peace officers and first responders to address direct and indirect trauma that occurs in the course of their normal duties either as the result of the commission of crimes by other persons or in response to an emergency. The objectives of the program are to: Provide a confidential, specialized, evidence-based approach to treating and reducing stress for officers and first responders; Improve coping mechanism/strategies; Increase morale and productivity; and Reduce the stigma associated with seeking help by providing safe, effective, and confidential services.
ContacteGrants@gov.texas.gov
Link to Opportunityhttps://egrants.gov.texas.gov/fundingopp/first-responder-mental-health-program-fy2025fy2026
Application PlatformeGrants
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