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Mansfield seeks $151,400 VOCA grant to start first-responder mental‑health program
Summary
City staff discussed a resolution to apply for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant of up to $151,400 to fund training, peer teams and critical‑incident stress response for police, fire and communications staff; a 20% local match is required.
MANSFIELD, Texas — Mansfield city staff discussed a resolution (agenda item 25‑6391) to apply for grant funding through the First Responder Mental Health Program under the Victims of Crime Act, with the total award for the city not to exceed $151,400 and a required 20% matching contribution either in cash or in‑kind services.
Councilwoman Julie Short asked for the item to be pulled from the consent agenda to get more detail about how the program works and whether the grant covers a single year or is charged based on use. “I just wasn't getting a full understanding of how the program works and if the grant is for 1 year or is it is…
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