Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/grants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers this grant to salaried and volunteer fire departments to supplement their budget in up to two of six areas: training, wellness/fitness, vehicles, firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment, and fire prevention programs. Cities under 50,000 people need to also provide 10% non-Federal funds while cities above 50,000 need to provide 30% non-Federal funds.

$750,000

May

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Bureau of Justice Administration
http://vests.ojp.gov
In order to defer the costs of acquiring bulletproof vests, the Bureau of Justice Administration is promoting this grant for law enforcement agencies with a demonstrated need of vests to outfit every officer in jurisdictions. On-line application is required at the website listed above to receive a match of 50% purchasing costs, including shipping and handling. More information can be seen at http://www.nlectc.org/pdffiles/selectapp.pdf

N/A

April/August

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)
http://www.state.ia.us/ided/
IA DED will be funding the CDBG program to provide funds for several infrastructure (water and sewer projects) and non-infrastructure projects like group homes, homeless projects, migrant projects, childcare centers, primary health, and mental health centers.

$50% of
purchasing costs

August
Pre-Application

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
http://www.usdoj.gov/cops
The Department of Justice, COPS office will provide grants to hire/rehire officers in order to increase police presence and public safety within local communities. These year-long grants can pay for up to 75% of the officer's salary while a local match of at least 25% is also required.

$75,000
per officer

Spring 2002

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
http://www.commerce.state.il.us
The Department of Justice, COPS office will provide grants to fund technology, equipment, and the support resources (such as civilian personnel) that will allow officers to spend more time engaged in community policing activities. Applicants must show this year-long grant request will result in direct time savings or effective officer redeployment. Grants will cover up to 75% of requested funds while the remaining 25% comes from a local match.

$100,000

April

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
http://www.usdoj.gov/cops
The Department of Justice COPS office is sponsoring this program to hire additional law enforcement officers to work in schools as School Liaison Officers. Grants will be made for up to $125,000 for salaries/benefits of each new officer over a period of three years.

$400,000

May/June

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/com/cdap/public_facilities/index.html
Eligible activities are identical to those in the Competitive Public Facilities component but which are of an urgent nature and have occurred outside the normal funding cycle. This funding is generally reserved for emergencies caused by natural events, such as flood, tornado, extreme weather. Emergencies attributable to a lack of maintenance are not considered eligible. Application must have pre-approval of CDAP direct Jean Thomas. All other CDAP requirements, including low-to-moderate income threshold, still have to be met.

$100,000

Anytime

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm
The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve or replace structurally or functionally deficient public roadway bridges. Any agency with public road jurisdiction is eligible although a 20% local match is required (80% federal funding). The specified bridges must be classified as structurally deficient or obsolete according to federal guidelines in order to receive this grant.

$850,000

October

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/mines/doglandowner.html
In order to plug abandoned oil wells, the IL DNR is offering grants to landowners with abandoned oil wells. Applications are available on-line and information can be requested from: Mr. Doug Shutt Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (217)782-3718.

$6,000

Ongoing

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Office of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hud.gov/adm/grants/nofa/grplead.html
The HUD office is sponsoring a grant to control lead-based paint usage in privately owned housing in partnership with community-based organizations. In particular, this grant examines health threats for the maximal number of low-income families with children under six for the longest period of time and techniques that are cost-effective, efficient, and replicable. A total of $59 million is available for 20-25 awards.

N/A

May

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov
The US DOJ is funding this grant to increase communities' abilities to combat drug abuse and local drug related issues. The emphasis of this program is on reducing availability of drugs, reducing crime, improving effectiveness of the criminal justice system, improving offender habitation, and increasing offender accountability. The grant requires a cash match of 25% and is available for state or local programs (although 40% must pass-through to local governments). 5% must be set aside for criminal justice record improvement.

N/A

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov
The US Justice Department is sponsoring a grant to promote local law enforcement through hiring, training, and overtime for law enforcement personnel; enhancing school security measures; enhancing the adjudication of cases involving violent offenders; establishing multi-jurisdictional task forces; and establishing crime prevention programs involving community residents. State and local governments may apply for this grant provided that they have the required 10% matching funds.

N/A

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
http://www.icjia.state.il.us
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority provides funding for the purchase of law enforcement related equipment in IL communities with populations less than 25,000. Equipment which enhances officer safety has been a top priority in previous grant rounds. Awarded grants are between $5,000 and $20,000, but must be accompanied by a 10% local match. More information is available at 1-888-425-4248.

$20,000

January 1, 2002

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Economic Housing
In promoting the beautification of Iowa cities, IDED has announced that it will fund a program to reduce the number of dilapidated buildings through demolition and subsequent construction of new housing. For more information, contact Steve at (515) 576-7183-211.

N/A

July

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm
To assist cities in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on primary roads, the Iowa DOT is sponsoring this program to improve/create ADA-approved curb ramps within any Iowa city. Outlined plans must involve a municipal extension of a primary road and the city will match 45% of the cost (55% state funded).

$250,000
per city
per year

Ongoing

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Corrections Program office, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov
The Corrections Program Office is administering a grant to provide for the successful rehabilitation of drug-addicted inmates. Each program must consist of a 6-12 month timeframe, be provided in residential facilities set apart from the general correctional population, focus on substance abuse problems of the inmate, perform drug testing, and develop the inmates's cognitive, behavioral, social, or vocational skills. All levels of state and local governments may apply provided they attain a 25% cash match.

N/A

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Violence Against Women Grants Office, Office of Justice Programs, US DOJ
http://www.usdoj.gov
The STOP Violence Against Women Act is a grant proposed to increase community protection through the training of law enforcement and prosecutors, developing police prosecution policies, improving data collection/communication systems, developing programs which address stalking, developing victim service programs focusing on rural, racial, cultural, and language minority services. Grant funding should be split into four equal parcels: law enforcement, prosecution, victim services, and discretionary. All levels of government as well as NPO's are open to this grant provided they have up to 30% matching funds.

N/A

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
http://www.state.ia.us/dnr/
In a promotion to clean up toxic materials in homes, the Iowa DNR has offered a program to assist in funding a community Toxic Cleanup Day. This day-long event would allow households to bring in hazardous materials for proper disposal. The local cost share is $0.50 per household for the first two events sponsored by a county and $0.75 for the third or more events (IDNR pays the remaining costs). Additional information is available through Theresa Stiner (515) 281-8646.

N/A

April

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm
The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve traffic problems on primary roads in all Iowa cities. Improvements must involve a municipal extension of a primary road and the city must match 45% of the cost (55% state funded). Spot improvements are single locations limited to $200,000 while linear road improvements may span several intersections and receive up to $400,000.

$200,000
or
$400,000

Ongoing

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

USDA and State Forest Services
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/help/
The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve traffic problems on primary roads in all Iowa cities. Improvements must involve a municipal extension of a primary In an effort to help communities meet and expand their fire suppression responsibilities, the USDA and state forest services are offering this grant to rural (less than 10,000 pop.) fire departments desiring to seek assistance for equipment, property acquisition, or supplies. To apply, contact Mr. Stewart Pequignot Division of Forest Resources, 524 S. Second St. PO Box 19225, Springfield IL 52794-9225.

$200,000
or
$400,000

Ongoing

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources and USDA
http://dnr.state.il.us
The IL DNR received $161,000 from the USDA in order to promote rural (less than 10,000 pop.) fire protection. These grants will be awarded on a 50-50 basis between the DNR and local fire department. This grant may be applied towards purchase of dry hydrants, mutual aid agreements, communications equipment, agencies working with the Rural Development Office, and conversion of federal excess trucks into attack or support vehicles.

$7,500

April 9, 2002