Department of Justice Awards More Than $172 Million in Grants to Western District of Texas Recipients

SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza today announced that the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs awarded a total of $172,686,219.00 in grant funds to agencies and services across the Western District of Texas. The funding, distributed among 53 applications, addresses priorities such as mental health response, law enforcement training, improving forensic service processes, supporting rural crime victims, and more. Recipients include the Texas Office of the Governor, the Attorney General of Texas, Texas State University, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Bexar County Auditor, the Council on At-Risk Youth, and various county and city offices along with universities and programs.

"The Justice Department's OJP grants program is a testament to our federal government's commitment to enhancing the safety, well-being and security of communities across the Western District of Texas," said U.S. Attorney Esparza. "These grants provide crucial support to initiatives that ensure public safety, promote justice, provide support to crime victims, and improve the lives of Americans."

The awards announced above are being made as part of the regular end-of-fiscal year cycle. More information about OJP awards can be found on the OJP Grant Awards Page.

About the Office of Justice Programs

The Office of Justice Programs provides federal leadership, grants, training, technical assistance, and other resources to improve the nation's capacity to prevent and reduce crime; advance equity and fairness in the administration of justice; assist victims; and uphold the rule of law. More information about OJP and its program offices - the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Institute of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office for Victims of Crime, and SMART Office - can be found at www.ojp.gov.

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