Police grants and other funding programs to set up and support K-9 units
Application deadlines, grant amounts, and program terms and availability are subject to change without notice.
K9 LEAP Grants by State
“The K9 LEAP Grant is an internal Grant of $2,500.00 (Single Purpose K9) or $3,500.00 (Dual Purpose K9), which is available based on Agency need. The grant allowance is applicable towards the purchase costs of the Canine, Training Course, Certification, and Equipment package from K9 Working Dogs International, LLC, for Law Enforcement Agencies that qualify.”
Universal K9 Police Dog Grant
Choose from single purpose (narcotics or explosive), or dual purpose (both narcotics or explosive).
United States Police Canine Association Inc Adopt a K-9 Cop Matching Grant Program
A maximum of one grant per department and a total of 200 grants will be awarded in 2024.
NACOP K-9 Program
“Since 2001, NACOP has assisted police departments throughout the United States with their K-9 programs”
Southern Tier Police Canine Association’s K-9 Grant
“Since its inception in 1984, the STPCA has donated countless police canines through departments throughout the Tri-State area and beyond.”
K9s4COPs
“A K9s4COPs grant consists of a K9 and initial training for the K9 and its hander. We do not offer monetary grants. Our K9s come from approved and licensed K9 facilities and trainers that specialize in working dogs and are able to provide a broad selection of K9s for our grantees to select from.”
AKC Reunite K9 Matching Grant Program
“AKC Reunite works with AKC Clubs to donate K-9 police dogs to police departments around the United States. Many police department K-9 units are suffering budget cuts and they are unable to solicit money due to town and municipality codes. The donations from AKC Reunite and AKC Clubs allow the police department’s need for a new K-9 to become a reality.”
2020 K9 Grant
“Grants will be awarded to law enforcement agencies or first responders for use towards maintenance or an existing K9 unit and/or creation of a new unit.”
National Police Dog Foundation
“We promote awareness and raise funds for the purchase, training, and veterinary care of active and retired law enforcement K-9s.”
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