Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in an amount up to $250,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant. | Community Exchange
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Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in an amount up to $250,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant.
Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks approval to apply for up to $250,000 in federal mental health and wellness grant funds.
Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing a request from the Sheriff's Office to apply for up to $250,000 in federal grant funds. The money would come from the U.S. Department of Justice through the FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant. No local matching funds are required. The item was introduced on July 16, 2026.
If approved, the Sheriff's Office would apply for up to $250,000 in federal funds aimed at law enforcement mental health and wellness programs. No county tax dollars are required as a match.
