Spirit of Blue Safety Grant Program (Spirit of Blue)
Provides officer safety equipment, and sometimes training, to law enforcement agencies. The foundation usually buys and delivers the gear itself rather than sending cash, working with equipment manufacturers and sponsor nonprofits. Past awards include ballistic vests and shields, tourniquets, and wearable safety lighting.
Who it is for
Municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies. The request must be tied to a clear officer safety benefit. The foundation does not award to individual officers.
Department types: Career, Any department
An honest note on fit
Clean fit for a law enforcement agency with a specific officer safety equipment need. Because the foundation procures the gear, you avoid purchasing logistics, but you receive equipment, not cash, so it works best when your need matches what they fund.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.
Your agency enrolls and applies directly through the foundation's online grant application.
Match required: No match required. Most grants are fully funded.
How to apply
- Review the safety grant categories on the foundation site and identify equipment that has a clear officer safety impact.
- Enroll your agency through the foundation's grant application page, confirming you are authorized by your governing authority to receive a grant.
- Complete the full grant consideration form describing the safety need.
- If selected, accept the grant per your agency's policy. The foundation generally procures the equipment and delivers it to you.
Deadline: Runs an annual safety grant cycle that has historically opened around June, with applications kept in an active database for consideration. Confirm the current cycle status on the grant application page. (Annual cycle)
Funding: Awards generally fall in the range of about $2,000 to $10,000 in equipment value. The foundation rarely provides cash.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.