Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

Grant Management

Grant Management

Functions and Goals of Grant Management:

  • Develop a funding plan to support departmental objectives
  • Seek funding (i.e., federal, state, & local) to support departmental objectives
  • Collaborate with departmental colleagues, other departments in the criminal justice system, & other stakeholders & partners to develop programs & complete required sections of grant applications
  • Prepare and submit grant applications for funding
  • Once approved, set up grant management protocols, processes, & procedures for each grant
  • Communicate grant compliance requirements to staff & partners that will carry out grant-funded programs
  • Create sub grantee contracts & work with the Civil District Attorney’s office to finalize contracts with venders
  • Prepare documents for Commissioners Court briefings for grant activities
  • Review program and financial reports
  • Submit program reports to funders
  • Conduct evaluations of grant-funded programs & handle grant compliance reviews
  • Provide grant management & compliance training to department staff, sub grantees, & partners/stakeholders