As law enforcement officials look for more ways to supplement budgets and maximize funding, grants are becoming the lifeblood of many public safety programs. For fiscal year 2010, federal grants for justice and public safety and homeland security total $5.7 billion. Attendees will learn about successful grant initiatives from INPUT Senior Analyst Jeff Webster during his presentation, State and Local Public Safety Grant Forecast, at the 34th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Law Enforcement Information Management Training Conference and Exposition, on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Atlanta, Ga.

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Webster’s presentation comes at an opportune time: last month, application packets for both state and local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Programs were released. The JAG program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas, including law enforcement, planning, evaluation, and technology improvement.

As chiefs of police gear up for submitting their grant applications in June, they’ll find plenty of actionable advice in Webster’s presentation. “Decreases in public safety budgets increase grant competition,” said Webster. “Crafting an innovative grant proposal is an effective way of getting funding. It also helps to determine whether you’re eligible for more than one grant. Applying for a number of grants raises the possibility of multiple awards, and ensures that you have enough funding for your project.” His presentation will highlight specific tips and advice on finding grants, crafting applications, and maximizing awards, as well as analyze grant opportunities for fiscal year 2011.

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