Body Armor Replacement & Officer Safety Equipment Grants

Program owner: Multiple federal and state officer safety programs

Key details

  • Funding amount: Varies by project; see official guidance
  • Match required: Local match may be required
  • Deadline: Not specified in the current grant cycle.

Summary: Grants focused on replacing expiring ballistic vests and purchasing core safety gear for officers.

Body Armor Replacement & Officer Safety Equipment grants help agencies stay current with ballistic protection standards and replace aging or expiring vests. Many programs also allow related protective gear such as plate carriers, helmets, eye and hearing protection, and high visibility outerwear.

These grants are especially important for small and rural agencies that struggle to fund recurring replacement schedules on their own budgets.


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