2024-25 Law Enforcement Specialized Units (LE) Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for California law enforcement agencies seeking to create or enhance specialized units responding to domestic violence. Eligible applicants include police departments and sheriff's offices throughout California. The program funds coordinated first response services to domestic violence victims, survivors, and their children. Projects must develop or strengthen specialized units dedicated to domestic violence response.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for California law enforcement agencies seeking to create or enhance specialized units responding to domestic violence. Eligible applicants include police departments and sheriff's offices throughout California. The program funds coordinated first response services to domestic violence victims, survivors, and their children. Projects must develop or strengthen specialized units dedicated to domestic violence response.
Program description
The purpose of the Program is to create or enhance specialized units to provide a coordinated first response to victims/survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California law enforcement agencies seeking to create or enhance specialized units responding to domestic violence. Eligible applicants include police departments and sheriff's offices throughout California. The program funds coordinated first response services to domestic violence victims, survivors, and their children. Projects must develop or strengthen specialized units dedicated to domestic violence response.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application form or online submission
- Project narrative describing unit design and coordination strategy
- Budget and budget narrative with cost-sharing documentation
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from partner agencies and victim service providers
Program contact
- 📧 Emily.Garcia@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-364-4566
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
California law enforcement agencies including police departments and sheriff's offices. Applicants must have capacity to create or enhance a specialized domestic violence response unit.
What is the deadline?
November 12, 2024. Check the Governor's Office of Emergency Services website for confirmation and any extension notices.
What activities does this fund?
Creating or enhancing specialized units for coordinated first response to domestic violence victims and their children. This includes staffing, training, and coordination programs.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Confirm the required match percentage with the agency before submitting your application.
What is the funding range?
Awards vary. The total pool is approximately $1.4 million. Contact the agency for typical award amounts and funding expectations for your agency size.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the Governor's Office of Emergency Services early to clarify eligibility, match requirements, and typical award amounts for your jurisdiction.
- Document your agency's current domestic violence response capacity and specific gaps the grant will address.
- Include letters of support from victim advocacy organizations, community partners, and other agencies involved in domestic violence response.
- Develop a realistic implementation timeline and budget that reflects actual staffing and training costs in your region.
- Demonstrate how your specialized unit will coordinate across police, victim services, and community partners to serve survivors and children effectively.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear alignment between project scope and domestic violence response priorities. Budgets underestimate staffing and training costs or fail to justify the match contribution. Proposals don't demonstrate existing partnerships with victim advocates and community organizations.
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