The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the FY 2023 DPS Public Safety Equipment Grant Program!

Accepting Applications July 1st, 2022 (8:00am) – August 31st, 2022 (4:30pm)!

The Public Safety Equipment Grant Program, established by Act 786 of 2021, is a grant awarded to an agency during the designated calendar year for the purpose of improving trust between Arkansas law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement agencies, detention centers, and corrections agencies with the opportunity to achieve meaningful and measurable improvement in community trust and relationships by assisting with improvements in equipment and training. Below is the application, application instructions and other documents related to the Grant process which opens July 1st, 2022:

• Application Instructions
• Public Safety Equipment Grant Application
• DPS Logic Model
• DPS Equipment Grant Application Budget Proposal Form

If you need assistance, or have questions, please use the contact below:

Arkansas Department of Public Safety | Research and Planning Special Projects Coordinator

Attn: Jackie Baker | (501) 682-2415 | jackie.baker@asp.arkansas.gov

The Department of Public Safety has recorded two webinars regarding the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Equipment Grant Program. Specifically, this webinar series will serve as an educational and informative seminar to discuss the application process of the Public Safety Equipment Grant Program, which will include an overview of the application process and a live Q&A. These webinars are designed to assist grant applicants in the grant writing process, as well as address any questions or concerns for the DPS Public Safety equipment Grant.

Webinar Dates/Times:

Friday, July 22^nd at 10:00 am – To watch this Webinar, CLICK HERE

Tuesday, August 23rd at 10:00am – To watch this Webinar, CLICK HERE