Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services grant funds in the amount of $1,800,000, with no required match, for the FY27 AWARE Harris Project. | Community Exchange
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services grant funds in the amount of $1,800,000, with no required match, for the FY27 AWARE Harris Project. Harris County seeks approval to accept a $1.8M federal grant for the FY27 AWARE Harris Project with no required county match.
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July 25, 2026
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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Harris County Resources for Children & Adults is asking the Commissioners Court to approve a $1,800,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The money would fund the FY27 AWARE Harris Project. No matching funds are required from the county. The item was introduced on July 16, 2026.
Harris County is deciding whether to accept $1.8 million in federal money for a mental health program. No county tax dollars are required as a match. The vote affects whether this program receives funding.
