The Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board first began offering equipment grants for law enforcement agencies in 2007 with the passage of the original Camera Grant Act to help police agencies obtain in-car dash camera recording systems. This program was revised and expanded to include officer-worn body cameras in 2015. In 2021, the Board was authorized to offer recruitment and retention grants and in 2022 we began offering National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) equipment and support grants.
The chart below provides the pertinent information for each of our current grant programs.
Grant Link to Begin Application |
Summary |
Open Date |
Close Date |
Next Anticipated Opening |
Reporting |
Interest-bearing Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Grant – FY 24 Fall |
In-car video cameras Officer-worn body cameras Body camera data storage Camera training cost |
10/01/2023 | 11/15/2023 | February 2024 | Annual | No |
| Recruitment & Retention Grant – FY 24 Fall |
Financial assistance for the purpose of hiring and retaining law enforcement officers. |
10/04/2023 | 11/15/2023 | February 2024 | Quarterly and Annual | Yes |
| NIBIN – Reimbursement Grant | Reimbursements for expansion and support for NIBIN and other ballistic technology equipment for ballistic testing | 10/04/2023 | 12/01/2023 | August 2024 | Annual | No |
| NIBIN – Advance Working Capital Grant |
Initial capital awards for the expansion and support of NIBIN and other ballistic technology equipment for ballistic testing. |
10/19/2023 | 12/01/2023 | August 2024 | Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual | Yes |
Under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act, grantees must complete various forms throughout the life of certain grant awards. Commonly used forms can be found below:
Currently, the Board is using the State’s Amplifund system to accept applications and manage certain administrative functions. To learn how you can register for the Amplifund system, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact us at ptb.grants@illinois.gov