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Required Match: Grantees, other than Native American tribes and
non-profit, non-governmental victim service providers, must provide
matching funds of at least thirty-five percent (35%) of total project
expenditures. This requirement may be met through either cash or
in-kind contributions or a combination of both.
Standards: Grantees must comply with all statutes, requirements, and
guidelines cited in the Texas Administrative Code (1 TAC Chapter 3)
applicable to this funding.
Prohibitions: Grantees may not use grant funds or program income to
support the following services, activities, and costs:
(1) proselytizing or sectarian worship;
(2) lobbying;
(3) any portion of the salary of, or any other compensation for, an
elected or appointed government official;
(4) purchase of vehicles;
(5) admission fees or tickets to any amusement park, recreational ac-
tivity, or sporting event;
(6) promotional gifts;
(7) food, meals, beverages, or other refreshments unless the expense is
for a working event where full participation by participants mandates
the provision of food and beverages and that event is not related to
amusement and/or social activities in any way;
(8) membership dues for individuals;
(9) any expense or service that is readily available at no cost to the grant
project or that is provided by other federal, state, or local funds (e.g.,
supplanting), including the Texas Crime Victims Compensation Fund;
(10) fundraising;
(11) overtime;
(12) cash payments to victims;
(13) legal assistance and representation in civil matters other than pro-
tective orders;
(14) legal defense services for perpetrators of violence against women;
(15) liability insurance on buildings;
(16) major maintenance on buildings;
(17) property loss. Grant funds may not be used to reimburse vic-
tims for expenses incurred as a result of a crime, such as insurance de-
ductibles, replacement of stolen property, funeral expenses, lost wages,
and medical bills;
(18) services for programs that focus on children and/or men;
(19) activities exclusively related to violence prevention, such as media
campaigns to educate the general public about violence against women;
(20) criminal defense work, including women who assault, kill, or oth-
erwise injure their abusers;
(21) to serve any person incarcerated for committing a crime of domes-
tic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking;
(22) relocation expenses. Grant funds may not support expenses for
victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking such as mov-
ing household goods to a new location in another state or acquiring
furniture or housing in a new location;
(23) creation of a voucher program. Grant funds may not support the
creation of a voucher program where victims are directly given vouch-
ers for such services as housing or counseling; and(24) grant funds may not be used to pay for the prosecution of child
sexual abuse when the victim is now an adult.
Eligible Applicants:
(1) Community Supervision and Corrections Departments;
(2) Councils of Governments (COGs);
(3) Crime Control and Prevention Districts;
(4) Indian Tribal Governments;
(5) Nonprofit Corporations;
(6) Senior Universities and Colleges;
(7) State Agencies; and
(8) Units of Local Governments.
Eligible Activities:
(1) Court Services/Improvements (including specialized courts except
drug courts);
(2) Crisis Services;
(3) Forensic Interviews;
(4) Investigation;
(5) Legal Advocacy;
(6) Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Case Coordination;
(7) Peer Support Groups;
(8) Professional Therapy and Counseling;
(9) Prosecution;
(10) Protective Order Assistance;
(11) Public Presentations;
(12) Shelter;
(13) Training; and
(14) Victim-Offender Meetings.
Program Requirements:
Applicants agree to promote collaboration and coordination among
local service systems that involve multiple disciplines and support a
seamless delivery of a continuum of services that focus on each indi-
vidual's return of physical, mental, and emotional health to the fullest
extent possible while incorporating an emphasis on cultural compe-
tency in underserved populations. Applicants must explain how their
organization is culturally competent when providing services to vic-
tims. Here are some guidelines to follow: Victim service providers
must have the ability to blend cultural knowledge and sensitivity with
victim restoration skills for a more effective and culturally appropri-
ate recovery process. Cultural competency occurs when: (1) cultural
knowledge, awareness and sensitivity are integrated into action and
policy; (2) the service is relevant to the needs of the community and
provided by trained staff, board members, and management; and (3) an
advocate or organization recognizes each client is different with differ-
ent needs, feelings, ideas and barriers.
Applicant agrees to implement comprehensive strategies that are sen-
sitive to the concerns and safety of the victims and hold offenders ac-
countable for their crimes. Applicants must indicate the percentage of
their project that benefits Victim Services, Law Enforcement, Prose-
cution, Courts or other areas. Program emphasis decisions should be
made based on the beneficiary of the funded activities. For example,
a victim services coalition who provides training to police throughoutIN ADDITION January 1, 2010 35 TexReg 133
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