FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant

Program Description
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (“ILETSB” or “Board”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance civil rights and equity, expand access to justice, support crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, enhance community safety, protect the public from crime and emerging threats, and strengthen trust between law enforcement and the community.

The purpose of this program is to provide grants to Illinois police agencies of municipalities, counties, park districts, state-controlled universities, colleges or public community colleges and all units of Illinois local government for the purchase or lease of in-car video cameras for use in law enforcement vehicles; officer-worn body cameras for law enforcement officers and data storage related to officer-worn cameras; and training for law enforcement officers in the operation of the cameras (20 Ill. Adm. Code 1705 100-199).

The State of Illinois, ILETSB and the law enforcement community acknowledge that effective policing depends on a foundation of trust and mutual respect between law enforcement agencies and the communities they protect and serve. Without this trust, the legitimacy of policing practices and the overall integrity of the criminal justice system can be undermined. In recent years, officer-worn body cameras and in-car video cameras have emerged as an important tool. The passage of Illinois’ Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity – Today (SAFE-T) Act (Public Act 101-0652)1 made changes to the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act which required all law enforcement agencies to implement body-worn cameras by January 1, 2025.

Cameras offer several key benefits. They provide a modern and reliable way to collect evidence during interactions between officers and the public. They also offer valuable material for training and professional development by allowing agencies to review real encounters and improve officer performance. In situations where disputes arise or accusations of misconduct are made, body‑worn cameras can provide an objective record, helping to resolve incidents fairly and transparently.

Recognizing both the benefits of this technology and the importance of its responsible use, the General Assembly has implemented standardized protocols and procedures for body‑worn cameras statewide. These guidelines are intended to ensure that the technology is used effectively, consistently, and with appropriate safeguards to protect individual privacy. By establishing uniform standards, the General Assembly and ILETSB aims to maximize the benefits of body-worn and in-car cameras while enhancing transparency, reinforcing and strengthening community trust, supporting effective policing practices, and promoting fairness within the criminal justice system (50 ILCS 706 and 50 ILCS 707).

Details

• Awarding Agency: Law Enforcement Training
• CSFA Number: 569-00-3496
• CSFA Popular Name: Law Enforcement Camera Grant
• Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
• Award Type: Non Competitive
• Total Funding Available: $36,235,279.81
• Funding Sources: State
• Capital Grant: No
• Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
• Posted Date: September 15, 2026
• Award Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031

Funding Source Description

This grant program is utilizing State funds appropriated by the General Assembly [0356-56901-4470-0025 and 0356-56901-4470-0000]. Total amount of funding available through this NOFO is roughly $36.2 million. Awards will range from $1 to $3,000,000.

Anticipated award announcement by April 1, 2027. The period of performance is expected to be 7/1/2026 (to include pre-award costs prior to 7/1/2026) through 6/30/2031.

The Law Enforcement Camera Grant Fund was created as a special fund in the State treasury. From appropriations to the Board from the Fund, the Board must make grants to Illinois municipalities, counties, park districts, state-controlled universities, colleges or public community colleges and all units of local government for the purpose of:

1. purchasing or leasing in-car video cameras for use in law enforcement vehicles,
2. purchasing or leasing officer-worn body cameras and associated technology for law enforcement officers,
3. training law enforcement officers in the operation of the cameras, and
4. data storage and related licensing costs for officer-worn body cameras.

For the purpose of this Section, “purchasing or leasing” includes providing funding to units of local government in advance that can be used to obtain this equipment rather than only for reimbursement of purchased equipment.

The acquisition of equipment and the operation of an agency camera program has grown into a significant cost for many police departments. For this reason, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) intends to offer these grants as advance payment, reimbursement and working capital advance opportunities, when qualified.

Pre-award costs are allowed for this opportunity.

The release of this NOFO does not obligate the Board to make an award.

Indirect Cost Description

This grant has no limitations on indirect costs. To charge indirect costs, the applicant organization must have an annually negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA). This is done through the State of Illinois centralized indirect cost rate system. Applicants may choose:

a) Federally Negotiated Rate. Organizations that receive direct federal funding may have an indirect cost rate that was negotiated with the Federal Cognizant Agency. Illinois will accept the federally negotiated rate. The organization must provide a copy of the federal NICRA as Attachment F.

b) State Negotiated Rate. The organization may negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois.
a. If an applicant has not previously established an indirect cost rate, an indirect cost rate proposal must be submitted through State of Illinois centralized indirect cost rate system no later than three months after receiving a Notice of State Award (NOSA).

b. If an applicant previously established an Indirect Cost Rate, the applicant must annually submit a new indirect cost proposal through Crowe Activity Review System (CARS) within six months after the close of the applicant’s fiscal year.

A copy of the established State Negotiated Rate should be provided as Attachment F, or as soon as it becomes available if seeking a negotiated rate after receiving the NOSA.

c) De Minimis Rate. An organization that has never negotiated an Indirect Cost Rate with the Federal Government or the State of Illinois is eligible to elect a de minimis rate of 15% of Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC). Once established, the De Minimis Rate may be used indefinitely. The State of Illinois must verify the calculation of the MTDC annually in order to accept the De Minimis Rate. If programs elect to use the de minimis rate, it is critical that program budget accurately calculates the MTDC base. For more information about how to calculate the MTDC, review 2 CFR §200.68 Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC).

d) No Rate. Organizations have discretion not to claim payment for indirect costs. Grantees that elect not to claim indirect costs cannot be reimbursed for indirect costs. The organization must record an election of “No Indirect Costs” into CARS.

e) Provisional Rate. If an applicant has not completed the process for selecting their Indirect Cost Rate for the applicable fiscal year, the State of Illinois may approve a provisional rate to be used in an agreement until their Indirect Cost Rate has been approved. This provisional rate has to be reconciled and payments adjusted prior to the end of that Fiscal Year or the end of the grant contract term, whichever comes first.

All applicants must provide proof of a federally approved rate, complete an Indirect Cost Rate negotiation or elect the De Minimis Rate to claim reimbursement of indirect costs. Indirect costs reimbursed without a Federal or State negotiated rate or a De Minimis Rate election on record in the State of Illinois’ centralized indirect cost rate system may be subject to disallowance and the applicant will be required to repay indirect costs received.

Grantees have discretion and can elect to waive payment for indirect costs. Grantees that elect to waive payments for indirect costs cannot be reimbursed for indirect costs. The organization must record an election to “Waive Indirect Costs” into the State of Illinois’ centralized Indirect Cost Rate system.

Every organization that receives a state award must make an indirect cost rate proposal or election in the Crowe Activity Review System (CARS), including organizations that are choosing not to claim payment for indirect costs.

State Award Notices

The award will specify the funding terms and specific conditions resulting from the pre-award risk assessments and the review process. The award must be accepted in Amplifund/Euna by an authorized representative of the grantee organization. The award is not an authorization to begin performance or incur costs.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Subrecipients and Subcontractors: Agreement(s) and budget(s) with subrecipients and subcontractors are not allowed.
Grant Uniform Requirements: The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (30 ILCS 708/1 et seq.) (and its related administrative rules, 44 Ill. Admin. Code Part 7000), was enacted to increase the accountability and transparency in the use of grant funds from whatever source and to reduce administrative burdens on both State agencies and grantees by adopting federal guidance and regulations applicable to those grant funds; specifically, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200).
Procurement: Grantees will be required to adhere to methods of procurement per the Procurement Standards (2 CFR 200.317 – 2 CFR 200.327).

Reporting

Periodic Performance Report (PPR) and Periodic Financial Report (PFR)
Grantees funded through this NOFO are required to submit, at least on a quarterly basis, the PPR and PFR to their grant manager using Euna. The first of such reports shall cover the first three months of the award period and any activities occurring in the pre-award period, if any.

PPR and PFR will be due 15 calendar days after the end of each reporting period:

• 1st Quarter Reports (July 1 – September 30), due on/before October 15th
• 2nd Quarter Reports (October 1 – December 31), due on/before January 15th
• 3rd Quarter Reports (January 1 – March 31), due on/before April 15th
• 4th Quarter Reports (April 1 – June 30), due on/before July 15th

Grantees are required within 45 calendar days following the end of the period of performance to submit a final closeout report in Euna (see 2 CFR 200.344).

Any additional reporting requirements will be disclosed in the NOSA.

Annual Reporting
In-Car Video Cameras:
Each law enforcement agency receiving a grant for in-car video cameras under Section 10 of the Law Enforcement Camera Grant Act must provide an Annual Report to the Board, the Governor, and the General Assembly (see below for email addresses) on or before May 1 of the year following the receipt of the grant and by each May 1 thereafter during the period of the grant. The report shall include the following information:

1. The number of cameras received by the law enforcement agency
2. The number of cameras actually installed in law enforcement agency vehicles
3. A brief description of the review process used by supervisors within the law enforcement agency
4. A list of any criminal, traffic, ordinance, and civil cases in which in-car video recordings were used, including case numbers, offenses charged, and disposition of the matter; proceedings to which this applies include, but are not limited to, court proceedings, coroner’s inquests, grand jury proceedings, and plea bargains
5. Any other information relevant to the administration of the program.

Officer-worn Body Cameras:
Each law enforcement agency receiving a grant for officer-worn body cameras and/or data storage under Section 10 of this Act must provide an Annual report to the Board, the Governor and the General Assembly (see below for email addresses) on or before May 1 of the year following the receipt of the grant and by each May 1 thereafter during the period of the grant. The report shall include the following information:

1. Brief overview of the makeup of the law enforcement agency, including the number of officers utilizing officer-worn body cameras
2. The number of officer-worn body cameras utilized by the law enforcement agency
3. Any technical issues with the equipment and how those issues were remedied
4. A brief description of the review process used by supervisors within the law enforcement agency
5. For each recording used in prosecutions of conservation, criminal, or traffic offenses or municipal ordinance violations:

• a. The time, date, and location of the incident, and
• b. The offenses charged and the date charges were filed
• For a recording used in a civil proceeding or internal affairs investigation:

a. The number of pending civil proceedings and internal investigations
iii. The date, time and location of the incident

1. Any other information relevant to the administration of the program.

Annual reports related to In-car Video Cameras and/or Officer-worn Body Cameras shall be sent to the following email addresses:

General Assembly: Reports@ilga.gov

Additional information: From time to time, the Board may request any other information relevant to the program’s administration.

Monitoring:
Grantees funded through this NOFO are subject to fiscal and programmatic monitoring visits by the Board in accordance with 2 CFR 200.337. Grantees must have an open-door policy allowing periodic visits by Board monitors to evaluate the progress of the project and provide documentation upon request. The grant team will also maintain contact with participants and monitor progress and performance of the contracts. The Board may modify grants based on performance.

Audit:
Grantees shall be subject to Illinois’ statewide Audit Report Review requirements. Terms of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507), Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules set forth under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act Admin Rules shall apply (See 44 IL Admin Code 7000.90).

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Submission Timeline

• Submission Opens: September 15, 2026
• Submission Closes: November 18, 2026
• Submission Timeline: One Time
• Allow Multiple Applications: No

Question Submission

• Questions Open: September 15, 2026
• Questions Close: November 18, 2026
• Questions Email: ptb.grants@illinois.gov

ILETSB FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant Information Session (LIVE)
Date and time:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00 AM | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
If you are planning on attending, please pre-register with the link below:
https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/%20r9af5b5fd150c35e6f1431d1662ad234e

Meeting link:
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=m172d038c16d583bb1f69c4a95a68557d

Webinar number:
2863 280 9053
Webinar password:
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Attachments

• FY27 Camera Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity

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