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Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership
The US Department of Justice's "Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership" reimburses local government units for up to 50% of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers. Applications are due by October 30, and funds will first be allocated to local government units with fewer than 100,000 residents. If you'd like help preparing an application, reach out to your project manager!
You can find more information here.
The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
The NFL Foundation, in conjunction with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), is opening another funding round for its "NFL Foundation Grassroots Program." This program provides nonprofit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. Strong preference is given to submitted projects that:
Seek to upgrade existing facilities that are in poor condition or otherwise underutilized
Demonstrate active use of the fields
Attract matching funding that exceeds the minimum required 1:1 match
Involve local partnerships with nonprofit community partners to promote youth sports safety and community programming on the fields
Provide for continuing maintenance and field safety
Involve youth football programs that are currently registered and compliant with USA Football’s Football Development Model education program
Funding Amount: Up to $250,000
Match: 1:1
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
You can find more information here.
Take Charge Program
The NJ Economic Development Authority's "Take Charge Program" will officially launch on October 5 to support electric vehicle infrastructure, paired with solar and energy storage deployment. It will help cover upfront costs, including hardware and installation, to establish electric vehicle charging infrastructure for private commercial fleets.
Funding Amount: $100,000 to $5,000,000
Match: 50%
Application Deadline: Rolling
You can find more information here.