How to Apply for Grants

St Louis Police Foundation (SLPF) provides funds exclusively to the St Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Mission of the SLPF:
The SLPF provides monetary aid, services and goods to the St Louis Police Department in support of programs, initiatives and projects that are strategically focused to compliment the Department’s policing strategies and ensure the highest level of police service to the St. Louis community. 

The Foundation is an independent, 501 (c) 3 organization. Our purpose is to provide a safety net to fund needs that are not met by the city budget.

Giving Guidelines
The Foundation will generally support projects that enhance law enforcement proficiency and efficiency; increase officer safety; encourage community support and understanding; and foster personnel development and well-being.  The Foundation’s Board of Directors consults with Police Department leadership for assistance in prioritizing funding needs.  Before applying for a grant, please click here to download and review complete St Louis Police Foundation Funding Guidelines.

Please note that the Foundation may turn down certain funding requests that seem to fit the guidelines.  This typically occurs due to a lack of available funds:  the Foundation cannot fund everything that is requested.  When multiple requests are received that meet these guidelines, the Foundation is most likely to approve the request that:

1. Is less expensive (leaving more money to fund additional requests).
2. Is logistically less difficult to implement (items for every Officer can be difficult to field across the entire force in certain instances).
3. Includes equipment or programs that are lasting, not easily broken or misplaced (versus “one and done” type items.)
4. Has more detailed information surrounding the request and an implementation plan and maintenance plan (as needed).
5. Maximizes visibility to the Community and to the entire Department.
6. Is not likely to be covered by existing Department funds now or in the future.

How to submit an application
Click here to download the application form from this web site.  An application for funding may be submitted by any officer of the St Louis Metropolitan Police Department.  Your commanding officer must be notified of the request.  Complete all areas of the form and provide supporting documentation such as written estimates or proposals, which indicate exactly what the Foundation would be paying a vendor if the grant is approved.  Thorough documentation increases the likelihood that your request will receive proper consideration.  Please retain a copy for your records.

Proposals may be submitted electronically through this website, or mail / fax to:
St. Louis Police Foundation
9761 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO  63124
FAX:  314.692.9910
 
Proposal review procedure:
Once the Foundation receives a completed request for Funding from a St. Louis Police Officer, it is reviewed first by a subcommittee of the Foundation Board to ensure that the Foundation is the most appropriate source of funding and that the request fits within Foundation Giving Guidelines.  This committee makes recommendations on each request to the Foundation Board for final funding decisions.  The Allocations subcommittee meets quarterly in January, March, July and September.  The Foundation Board meets quarterly in February, April, August and October.

Direct all questions regarding the grant application to:
Michelle Bagwell, Executive Director                                      
Phone:  314.825.3455
mbagwell@stlouispolicefoundation.org
Or call Lieutenant Renee Kriesmann at 314. 444.5344 with any questions, comments or concerns.