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 |
Max Limit Pricing |
Open Date |
Close Date |
Policies & Procedures |
Interest-bearing Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Grant | Includes Officer worn cameras and the body storage, In-car cameras (no storage included), Training for using said cameras. Offers Reimbursement, Advance, and Working Capital funding. | Officer Worn: $850, In-car Cameras: $5750 Training to match amount of cameras requested, Data Storage per camera purchased. | 11/22/2024 | 4/15/2025 | Link | Varies |
| NIBIN | Expansion and Support of NIBIN and other ballistic technology equipment for ballistic testing. Includes: NIBIN Machine and items used to run the machine, Training for equipment, Personnel. Offers Reimbursement, Advance, and Working Capital funding. | Each applicant cannot request more than $500,000. | 11/22/2024 | 4/1/2025 | Link | Varies |
| Recruitment & Retention | The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to units of local government, public institutions of higher education, and qualified nonprofit entities for the purpose of hiring and retaining law enforcement officers. Offers Reimbursement, Advanced, Working Capital Funding. | Each applicant cannot request more than $1,000,000. | 11/22/2024 | 1/15/2025 | Link | Varies |
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. For Amplifund Sign in, User Guides, Grantee Portal registration, and Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
For Amplifund only questions, trainings, ZenDesk (help desk), and more information regarding Amplifund, click here for Illinois Grant Management Support.
If you have any questions, please contact us at ptb.grants@illinois.gov