Florida Department of Law Enforcement
HomeImmigration Grant Program Resources and Forms
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement (the Board or SBIE) is created within the Department of Law Enforcement, composed of the Governor and Cabinet, which shall be referred to as the board. The Governor and Cabinet shall serve as the agency head of the board. The board shall be a separate budget entity and shall be exempt from s. 20.052. All board action shall be by unanimous vote. Florida Statute 908.1031
The SBIE received authority to administer $250 Million in funding for the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program (IGP) under Section 908.1033, Florida Statutes. Funding received under this award must be used for allowable costs directly associated with cooperating and coordinating with federal agencies to enforce federal immigration laws. All grants administered through this program must adhere to the elements outlined in Rule 11QER25, Florida Administrative Code.
The information posted below is designed for participating agencies who are interested in applying for this program or those have applied and received an award.