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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Invest in Blue Fund

Overview: A grant program providing critical equipment, training, and resources to law enforcement agencies across Central Indiana to enhance officer and community safety.

Geographic Scope: Central Indiana region

Focus Areas:

  • Critical protective equipment for law enforcement officers

  • Officer and community safety enhancement

  • Active shooter response capabilities

  • Tactical equipment and resources

  • Training and equipment for law enforcement agencies

    • Eligible Recipients:

  • Law enforcement agencies in Central Indiana

  • School police departments

  • Agencies facing limited funding for critical protective gear

    • What They Fund:

  • Ballistic shields and protective gear

  • Active Shooter Response Kits

  • Equipment for high-risk incident response

  • Tactical equipment for room entries and emergency response

  • Training resources

    • Example Grants:

  • Martinsville School Police Department received grant for four ballistic shields (2024)

    • Contact Information:

  • Central Indiana Police Foundation

  • 1525 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203

  • 317-536-1402

  • Website: cipf.foundation

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    first-responders

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