Opportunity Information
Title
FY 26-27 Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP)
Description
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) received authority to administer $5 Million in funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to local Sheriff's Offices for the reimbursement of costs associated with deputy sheriff trainees enrolled in the Florida Deputy Sheriff Association's Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP).
The amount of funding requested on the first page of the application will be considered an estimate. The actual amount of the award will be determined by the FDLE Grant Manager upon the review and approval of funding requests for each trainee. The FDLE Grant Manager will provide a copy of the approved budget to the applicant for review prior to the execution of the award.
Awarding Agency Name
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Agency Contact Name
Criminal Justice Grants
Agency Contact Phone
(850) 617-1250
Agency Contact Email
OCJGSFA@fdle.state.fl.us
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$5,000,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
FY26-27 General Appropriations Act, Section 4, Line 1328A
Funding Restrictions
Allowable costs are limited to salaries, fringe benefits, and tuition costs only. Agencies located in fiscally constrained counties may request funding for duty equipment and supplies.
Award Information
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
No
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Applications will be considered in the order they are received (first-come, first-served). FDLE will continue to issue awards until the total balance of funding is exhausted.
Other Submission Requirements
Applications are limited to agencies located in fiscally constrained counties only through Tuesday, September 15th, 2026. Applications will be accepted for all counties beginning Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.
Applications received for non-fiscally constrained counties prior to September 16th, 2026 shall be rejected.
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
Eligibility Information
Eligible Applicants
County Governments
Additional Eligibility Information
This grant program is open to local Sheriffs Offices only. All trainees must be registered with the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association's Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP).