Mission
To support and promote public safety through partnerships which provide resources to help the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) perform at its highest level in service to the community.
The Foundation is chartered by the State of California and is a tax-exempt, non-profit institution, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Purpose
The Los Angeles Police Foundation exists to provide funding for the LAPD to support needs not met by the city budget. The goal is to enhance the safety of everyone in Los Angeles. Supporting the LAPD benefits the community while raising morale in the Department. Click Here for a listing of grants made to date.
Foundation Guidelines
The Los Angeles Police Foundation’s primary area of interest is to assist Los Angeles police officers by providing funds for essential equipment, special programs and projects. Officer safety is the Foundation’s top priority. Each year the Foundation’s Board of Directors consults with LAPD leadership to determine priorities for funding.
How to submit an application
Click here to download the application from this web site. Complete all areas of the application form. The grant proposal must be signed by the Commanding Officer. 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. Please retain a copy for your records.
Proposal review procedure
When the Foundation receives your proposal, it is reviewed first in the Department to be certain that the Foundation is the most appropriate source of funding and that command staff is aware of the request. This group will recommend that the Foundation consider a proposal for funding or not.
Los Angeles Police Foundation
515 South Flower Street
Suite 1680
Los Angeles CA, 90071
fax 213-489-4697
Direct all questions regarding the grant
application to:
Beth Ryan
213-489-4636
Click here to send an email.
Before applying for a grant, please download and review the Los Angeles Police Foundation guidelines:
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Please download the grant application and send it along with the following items:
Completed Grant Application
Signed 15.2 paperwork
Additional paperwork to explain how and what the money will be used for
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All grants submitted to the Los Angeles Police Foundation require an internal LAPD 15.2. The Los Angeles Police Foundation will not submit any grants for approval until all signatures have been gathered and sent over.
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Download LAPD Grant Request Review Page ›
Feel free to fax, mail or e-mail the grant to the attention of Beth Ryan or call Beth or Angela Collins with any questions you may have.
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