Truancy Prevention Grant Program
Texas' Truancy Prevention Grant funds new juvenile case manager positions in courts without one to improve local responses to truancy and support at-risk youth.
Funder: Government of Texas
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards are over $25,000 per grant; funds support creation of a new juvenile case manager position.
Summary: Supports courts in Texas to establish new juvenile case manager positions in jurisdictions without one to address truancy.
Key Information: Only courts without an existing juvenile case manager are eligible.
Description
The Truancy Prevention Grant Program provides funding to justice, municipal, and constitutional county courts in Texas to support the establishment of a new juvenile case manager position where one does not currently exist. This initiative is designed to enhance a jurisdiction’s capacity to address truancy issues by ensuring dedicated personnel are available to manage juvenile cases and implement effective interventions.
