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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
71.165
State Project Title:
Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Grant Program
Agency:
Department of Law Enforcement
Program:
Investigative Services and Forensic Science
Budget Entity:
71600200 
Specific Appropriation:
Chapter 2026-232, Section 4, Specific Appropriation 1328A
Appropriation Category:
100015
Related CFDA Code:
Authorization:
943.03(5), F.S.
Objectives:
Funding will be used to reimburse Sheriffs Offices for allowable costs related to the sponsorship of eligible deputy sheriff trainees. Eligible trainees must be registered with a law enforcement apprenticeship program certified by the Florida Department of Education. 
Types Of Assistance:
Grants
Applicant Type:
Local Government
Restrictions:
This program is restricted to trainees who are actively attending, or have completed, law enforcement basic recruit training or crossover (corrections to law enforcement) training at a CJSTC-certified training academy. Costs are eligible for reimbursement through the end of the FTO training period.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
N/A
Application Procedures:
Interested Sheriff's Offices shall submit a signed award agreement and an initial funding request to FDLE for consideration of funding.
Award Procedures:
FDLE will execute agreements with each Sheriff's Office on a first-come, first served basis until June 30, 2027, or until program funding is exhausted.
Deadlines:
The project period for this program is July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. The solicitation will be restricted to fiscally constrained counties only through September 30, 2026. The solicitation will be opened statewide on October 1, 2026. 
Other:
Award recipients may submit requests for additional funding, however, approval is contingent upon the availability of funds. 
Information Contact:
Government Analyst II
Criminal Justice Grants 
Post Office 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489 
OCJGSFA@fdle.state.fl.us
850-617-1250
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