Colorado POST Regional and In-Service Grant Programs

• Regional Grant Program: This program was implemented to supplement law enforcement agency training budgets. Ten (10) training regions have been established throughout the state that are responsible for applying for funds on behalf of the law enforcement agencies within their geographical location. Eligible applicants must be a local government, college, university, or not-for-profit entity for the purpose of funding peace officer training programs to law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Agencies may contact their regional training grant coordinator if interested in receiving a training scholarship or hosting a training course. Program delivery and grant administrative funds are also available.
• In-Service Grant Program: This program was implemented to assist agency budgets due to In-Service training requirements. Eligible applicants are law enforcement agencies. Eligible use of funds includes: training, training equipment, training supplies, backfill and travel costs for both student and instructor.
  

Regional and In-Service Grant: Funds are available to acquire training, conduct training, and attend training for Colorado peace officers who are currently employed by a law enforcement agency. Examples of allowable costs include tuition, lodging, travel costs, instructor fees, class supplies, travel costs, backfill, and overtime. In- or out-of-state travel is permissible using POST funds. Training equipment is also an allowable expense. Examples of allowable equipment costs include: Simulators, Simunitions, training ammunition, targets, arrest control training gear, driver training equipment, range and driving track improvements, etc.

For allowable costs, see https://post.colorado.gov/sites/post/files/documents/FY%2022%20Guidelines%20Final%20Copy.pdf#page=15.#page=9.