$165K In Grants Available To Fund Innovative NJ Police Programs

NEW JERSEY — A total of $165,000 in grants are available now to fund programs that foster stronger police-community relations, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced.

Police departments and non-profit and community-based organizations can submit applications for individual grants of up to $16,500 to support programs that promote community policing and bring together police and young people across New Jersey.

“Bolstering Police-Youth Trust Program” is being funded with federal funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

One key aspect this initiative is trying to reach is to increase positive interactions between police and the community.

“We need to have our young people — and indeed all of our residents — meet the dedicated officers of our police forces, not when the officers are making an arrest or responding to a tragedy, but in a more relaxed and positive atmosphere," Grewal said in a statement. "That is how you build trust and relationships between police and the diverse communities they serve.”

Eligible applicants include non-profit and community-based organizations, and State, County, and Municipal Police Departments in New Jersey, Sheriffs’ Offices, and College Campus Police Departments.

The deadline for application is Aug. 1 and all funds must be spent during the 12-month period starting Oct. 1.