Police Grants
Police1’s Police Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help law enforcement agencies identify and secure available grant funding.
From body-worn cameras to officer wellness, the DOJ’s updated plan features millions in law enforcement grant funding opportunities across BJA and COPS programs
How departments can harness grant funding to bridge budget gaps and enhance officer and community safety
Grant experts break down the latest opportunities, strategies, and insider tips to help your agency secure critical funding
“Body-worn cameras have become an essential tool in law enforcement, and I’m pleased that we can help more local agencies equip their officers with them,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
The grant, part of the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, will be used for public safety technology upgrades for the Savannah Police Department
The $400,000 grant will be used for speeding enforcement, adding DUI checkpoints and targeting distracted drivers
Ashland and Bayfield counties pool resources in the state’s first county-to-county consolidation, keeping pace with 911 service evolution and improving emergency-response delivery
If passed, the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act would be available to PDs with 175 or fewer officers and would help cover training, mental health support and recruitment efforts
Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
The grant will fund overtime pay and new equipment to help state and local police curb excessive speeding
Law enforcement agencies can secure grants to implement body-worn camera program funding; discover sources, tips and strategies for success
Making the unexpected leap from public servant to “accidental grant writer” requires skills to secure funding for public safety and civil service organizations
Learn how to maximize resources and address critical challenges, including crime scene documentation, crash reconstruction and pre-incident planning.
In 2024, the program funded upgrades to nine first responder facilities, including sheriff’s offices and dispatch centers
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
Here is an action plan for assessing the impact of the Trump administration’s temporary freeze on federally funded grants and a federal judge blocking that order
Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
“We’ve never had a lower officers’ per capita than we’ve had in our most recent year,” said James McMahan, policy director for the Wash. Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
“The program includes evidence-based treatment, and recovery support for persons with opioid use disorder… and mental health disorders,” the Richmond Sheriff’s Office stated
The Tupelo Police Department will use the $191,000 grant to purchase a mobile surveillance trailer and more license plate readers
Federal funding and expanded lab staffing are driving Fort Worth Police Department’s effort to clear over 500 untested kits
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is one of 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington selected to receive a cumulative $2.6 million in funding from the grant program
A total of 189 grants were awarded, with 159 grants distributed among 145 law enforcement agencies in 63 counties and 30 allocated for statewide programs
The Haverhill PD is receiving $34,493 to continue equipping its police force with less lethal weapons, while the Lawrence PD was awarded $37,617 to purchase a new marked vehicle
The technology helps identify training and coaching opportunities for officers
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