SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) wants to remind law enforcement agencies that grant funding for the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) program and the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program are still available. These grant programs provide critical funding to law enforcement agencies across the state by assisting with state-mandated body-worn camera requirement compliance or supporting the expansion and enhancement of ballistic technology.

“The NIBIN and Body-Worn Camera grants are critical tools to help our law enforcement agencies improve their investigative capabilities and transparency,” said Keith Calloway, Director at ILETSB. “We strongly encourage all eligible agencies to take advantage of these remaining funding opportunities.”  

In 2024, ILETSB awarded a record $9.9 million through the BWC grant program, benefiting 171 law enforcement agencies, and $1.4 million through the NIBIN grant program. So far, at least 101 agencies have submitted applications for 2025 funding. The deadline for the BWC and NIBIN grants is April 1, 2025, and agencies are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Agencies interested in applying for 2025 funding can find eligibility requirements and application details on the ILETSB website at https://www.ptb.illinois.gov/resources/grant-information/.

For more information, please email ptb.grants@illinois.gov.

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