NOFO # 3082-0326 Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement

Who can apply

Government Organizations Applicants must possess subject matter expertise in less lethal alternatives for law enforcement and law enforcement training, have an established record of less lethal equipment distribution to law enforcement, a statewide network of local law enforcement agencies, and the structural capacity to oversee all aspects of monitoring its subgrantees. It is preferred that applicants have multiple years of direct prior experience in the administration of less lethal devices and in training subgrants. Eligible applicants include only government entities. Manufacturers, importers, dealers, distributors, and suppliers of less lethal devices (as defined herein), weapons, or firearms are ineligible for funding. Entities that sell training to law enforcement agencies for profit are similarly excluded from this opportunity. Applicants must be pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act Grantee Portal, https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/ , to become eligible to apply for an award.