FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (ILETSB) is offering the FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant to Illinois municipal, county, park district, state‑controlled university, college, and other local government law‑enforcement agencies. The grant provides funding—ranging from $1 to $3 million per award—to purchase or lease in‑car video cameras, officer‑worn body cameras, related data‑storage solutions, and to cover training for camera operation. Funding is state‑sourced ($≈ $36.2 M total) and may be delivered as advance payments, working‑capital advances, or reimbursements, with pre‑award costs allowed. Applicants must be qualified government entities, possess an active UEI and SAM.gov registration, and meet fiscal and compliance requirements. The performance period runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2031, with quarterly performance and financial reporting, annual equipment reports, and possible monitoring visits. No cost‑share is required, but indirect costs are allowable subject to a NICRA or de‑minimis rate. The award is non‑competitive and will be announced by April 1 2027. • Eligible applicants: Illinois law‑enforcement agencies of municipalities, counties, park districts, state‑controlled higher‑education institutions, and other local government units. • Funding amount per award: $1 – $3 million; total program funding ≈ $36.2 million. • Eligible costs: purchase/lease of in‑car cameras, body‑worn cameras, data‑storage/licensing, and associated training. • Delivery methods: advance payment, working‑capital advance, or reimbursement; pre‑award costs allowed (7/1/2021‑application date). • Required documentation: full electronic application via Euna, budget template, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, current LEDI roster, recent UCR data, W‑9, NICRA/indirect‑cost documentation, and program‑specific items (e.g., installation work orders). • Reporting: quarterly performance/financial reports, annual equipment usage reports, and compliance with state/federal audit standards.