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Texas Indigent Defense Commission Improvement Grants is a competitive grant program from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) that funds Texas counties developing new programs or processes to improve indigent defense services. Funding priorities include establishing new public defender offices, managed assigned counsel systems, mental health or juvenile specialty defender offices, and indigent defense coordinator positions.
County matching funds are generally required for improvement grants. A separate supplemental program provides one-time, non-renewable assistance for existing indigent defense programs serving rural Texas counties. Only counties in Texas are eligible to apply.
Counties are strongly encouraged to contact TIDC staff early to verify eligibility and receive feedback before submitting applications.
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Improvement Grants | Texas Indigent Defense Commission Improvement Grants help counties develop new programs or processes to improve indigent defense. Improvement Grants are competitive, dependent on available funding, and usually require county matching funds.
Funding priorities include the following: New public defender offices New managed assigned counsel systems Mental health, juvenile, or other specialty defender offices Indigent defense coordinators Interested counties should contact TIDC staff to explore ideas to improve indigent defense.
TIDC Announces Indigent Defense Grant Opportunities The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) has issued the FY27 Improvement Grant Request for Applications (RFA) for programs that improve indigent defense services in Texas. County matching funds are required for the FY2027 grants.
Counties considering an application are strongly encouraged to contact TIDC as soon as possible to ensure that the proposed program is eligible and to get initial feedback. Please contact the TIDC Grants Team at Grants@tidc. texas.
gov or (512) 463-2508 with any questions or to discuss ideas for grant proposals. FY2027 Improvement Grant RFA Temporary or One-Time Assistance for Existing Indigent Defense Programs Serving Rural Texas The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) has issued the FY2026 - 2027 Supplemental Request for Applications (RFA) for Temporary or One-Time Assistance for Existing Indigent Defense Programs Serving Rural Texas .
This FY2026 - 2027 Supplemental RFA is issued to provide additional grants from a specific legislative appropriation in the FY2026 - 2027 General Appropriations Act. All grants awarded through this special funding opportunity shall be for temporary or one-time assistance only and are not renewable. Counties or other applicants are under no obligation to continue the one-time funding provided under this special program.
Counties considering an application are strongly encouraged to contact TIDC as soon as possible to ensure that the proposed program is eligible and to get initial feedback. Please contact the TIDC Grants Team at Grants@tidc. texas.
gov or (512) 463-2508 with any questions or to discuss ideas for grant proposals. FY26 FY27 Supplemental Improvement Grant RFA Apply for an Improvement Grant Have you talked to TIDC and determined your county is eligible? You can apply here.
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**Click here to download TIDC's Grant Budget Adjustment form** Watch these videos for more information on how to submit quarterly reporting and how to submit budget adjustments. To find out whether your county is eligible for an Improvement Grant, contact the TIDC Grants Team at Grants@tidc. texas.
gov or (512) 463-2508 . You can also read about public defender offices and managed assigned counsel programs on our Publications page. TIDC's Grant Team can help.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Counties in Texas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Improvement Grants from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) fund Texas counties in developing new programs and processes to improve the quality of indigent defense services. Grants are competitive and typically require county matching funds. Funding priorities include establishing new public defender offices, managed assigned counsel systems, mental health or juvenile specialty defender offices, and indigent defense coordinators. A supplemental program provides temporary or one-time assistance specifically for existing indigent defense programs serving rural Texas counties, with grants that are not renewable. All eligible applicants are Texas counties, which are strongly encouraged to contact TIDC staff before applying to confirm program eligibility and get preliminary feedback. Applications are submitted through the Fluxx grant management platform. Grant amounts vary based on program type and available funding. The FY2027 Improvement Grant RFA is currently open.
FY27 Improvement Grant is sponsored by Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC). These grants help counties develop new programs or processes to improve indigent defense services in Texas. Funding priorities include new public defender offices, new managed assigned counsel systems, and specialty defender offices (mental health, juvenile, etc.). County matching funds are required.