County Board: Public Safety Crime Prevention Grants

Contact the County Board at (309) 672-6056

Applications Accepted
Peoria County is accepting applications postmarked by March 20, 2009 from agencies requesting funds for public safety or crime prevention activities. This can include programs, equipment, supplies, or anything that may make our community a safer place to live. The 2009 Peoria County budget includes funds to be awarded to select organizations for their programs. Program services must be delivered by December 31, 2009. Peoria County does not provide money up front for programs. Applicants who receive funding will be required to sign a contract detailing a reimbursement schedule for services provided.

Funding Priorities
The Peoria County Board has established preferences for fund allocation. Organizations seeking funding for programs outside the preferences may apply but will be given consideration only after those demonstrating at least one of the following preferences:

• Programs that cross lines of race and class while promoting civic engagement
• Preference is given to requests that are collaborative
• Equipment for various police, fire, and rescue agencies that improve service delivery
• Programs that enhance law enforcement activities in geographic areas known to have a higher incidence of crime than other parts of the County
• Programs that provide a direct law enforcement service to a specific population within Peoria County
• Programs that are aimed at reducing juvenile crime rates
• Programs that offer meaningful intervention services as a method to reducing crime

Requirements
All organizations receiving Peoria County funds will be required:

• to comply with the Illinois Open Meetings Act
• to provide a background check at the expense of the applicant for those in contact with juveniles
• to provide reports on the progress of the program after 3 months, 6 months and program's end
• to enter into a contract detailing a reimbursement schedule with Peoria County

Grant Award Timeline
Download an application or request one from the Peoria County Board Office.
Applications must be postmarked by March 20, 2009

April 28, 2009
Judicial Committee reviews the applications. Applicants are not required to attend; however, the meeting is open to the public. No presentations will be allowed.

May 14, 2009
County Board awards grants

December 31, 2009
Program service delivery deadline

To apply contact the Peoria County Board
324 Main St Room 502
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 672-6056

OR

Download the Public Safety Crime Prevention Grant Program Brochure announcement with schedule and participation details, as well as an application for participation from the Crime Prevention Grant section of the County Information Library.