Dear Law Enforcement Community,
The Commission has received funding for grants to law enforcement agencies for basic law enforcement training academy scholarships and salaries for employed recruits.
Program highlights include:
- $30,000,000.00 in total program funding.
- Up to $20,000.00 per recruit for academy costs.
- Up to $4,000.00 per recruit for salaries while attending an academy.
- Funding is available until September 30, 2026, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
- Agencies may receive up to 25 scholarships over the course of the program.
- Scholarships are on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information regarding the MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program, how to apply and how the funds are distributed visit the Public Safety Academy Assistance Program webpage. For any additional questions, please contact our office at MSP-MCOLES@michigan.gov.
