Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Mark Glass, Commissioner
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Mark Glass, Commissioner
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted on or prior to 11:59 PM EST on Friday, December 19, 2025, or until all funding has been awarded.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) received authority to administer $1.5 Million for the Local Firearm Safety Training Program (LFSTP) under Chapter 2023-18, Section 37. Funding received under this program must be used for the development, expansion, or instruction of firearms safety training classes hosted by law enforcement agencies for the general public.
The issuance of awards under this program is contingent upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature. In the event the appropriation is discontinued upon execution of the General Appropriations Act, this solicitation, and all applications received, will be rescinded.
***Sworn training initiatives and sworn training equipment are not eligible for funding under this program***
This program is open to local law enforcement agencies within the State of Florida.
Award recipients are required to provide a minimum of four (4) firearms safety training classes to the general public by June 30, 2026. Additionally, all equipment/supplies must be purchased prior to January 31, 2026.
Grants are awarded for a 9-month period, beginning October 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
Funding will be awarded to successful applicants on a first come, first served basis, based on the date a full and complete application was submitted in AmpliFund. If an application is re-opened for edits or corrections, it must be revised and resubmitted for continued consideration of funding. FDLE will continue issuing awards until all available funding is allocated.
Click this link to apply: FY25-26 LFSTP Grant Application
A step-by-step guide for State Financial Assistance applicants may be downloaded here:
SFA Application Guide
FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.
