FUNDING REQUEST
How to Apply for Funding
To submit a request you must be a commissioned police officer of the St. Louis Metropolitan or St. Louis County Police Department.
ST. LOUIS POLICE FOUNDATION MISSION
The St. Louis Police Foundation provides monetary support, services and goods to the St. Louis Metropolitan and St. Louis County Police Departments. The majority of funding requests come directly from police officers in uniform and, if necessary, can be expedited within 24 hours to ensure the highest level of police service to the St. Louis community.
The Police Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization. Our purpose is to provide a safety net for the police officers to fund needs that are not met by the police budget or any other department funding source.
GUIDELINES for Requests
The Foundation will generally support projects that enhance law enforcement proficiency and efficiency; increase officer safety; encourage community engagement and foster personnel development and well-being. When needed, Foundation leadership consults with the Police Departments for assistance in prioritizing funding needs.
Please note that the Foundation may reject certain funding requests that do not fit the guidelines.
When multiple requests are received that meet these guidelines, the Foundation is most likely to approve the request that:
Has more detailed information surrounding the request and an implementation plan and maintenance plan (as needed).
Is more cost effective (leaving more money to fund additional requests).
Is not covered by existing Department funds now or in the future.
We do not fund out of town training or travel.
How to SUbmit an Application
An application for funding may be submitted by any commissioned officer of the St Louis Metropolitan or St. Louis County Police Department.
Your immediate supervisor must be notified of the request. County requests must first be approved by the Chief’s Office. Complete all areas of the form and provide supporting documentation. Written estimates or proposals must be addressed to the St. Louis Police Foundation. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, please ensure tax is removed from proposal. Thorough documentation increases the likelihood that your request will receive proper consideration. Please retain a copy for your records.
Proposal Review Procedure
Once the Foundation receives a completed request for funding, 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 of Directors for final funding decisions. The Foundation Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October.
Questions
Direct all questions, comments or concerns regarding the funding application to:
Julie Reinheimer: (314) 825-3455