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Overview

Police Agency Grants

Overview: The Crime Prevention Fund provides special request grants to police departments in their service area to support law enforcement operations and community safety initiatives.

Geographic Scope: Service area police departments (includes Minnetrista Public Safety Department and Orono Police Department)

Funding Focus Areas: Grants may be requested for:

  • Special equipment needs

  • Police officer and staff wellness programs

  • Volunteer reserve officer support

  • Police explorer programs

  • Police chaplain programs

  • Neighborhood outreach initiatives

  • National Night Out events

  • Drug take back programs

  • Crime prevention projects

  • Citizen academy programs

  • Assistance for injured officers
  • Examples of Funded Projects:

  • Electric patrol bikes

  • Solar powered speed awareness signs

  • Electronic speed awareness trailers

  • Officer wellness and training centers

  • Police chaplain programs

  • Law enforcement explorer programs

  • Police citizens academy
  • Eligibility: Police departments in the Crime Prevention Fund service area

    Request Process: Police department officials may submit special request grants. Currently, Police Chiefs from the Minnetrista Public Safety Department and Orono Police Department serve as advisors and may request non-budgeted financial support consistent with the fund's vision, mission, and philosophy.

    Contact:

  • Email: info@CrimePreventionFund.org

  • Mailing Address: Crime Prevention Fund, P.O. Box 348, St. Bonifacius, MN 55375
  • Organization: Crime Prevention Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable corporation established in 1985.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application procedures are not detailed on the website. To apply:

    1. Contact the Crime Prevention Fund to discuss your police department's grant needs
    2. Submit a special request outlining the funding need and how it aligns with the fund's vision, mission, and philosophy of promoting safety, prevention, and preparedness
    3. Board Review: Requests are reviewed by the Crime Prevention Fund Board of Directors

    Note: Police Chiefs from the service area may serve as advisors and directly recommend requests to the Board of Directors.

    Contact for More Information:

  • Email: info@CrimePreventionFund.org

  • Phone/Address: See contact details for mailing address
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