County/Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance 2027
County/Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance 2027 supports Wisconsin county and tribal partners by funding cooperative law enforcement operations to coordinate services across counties and tribal lands.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Justice
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Pre-application) | November 13, 2026 (Application) | December 31, 2026 (2026 preliminary close-out report)
Funding Amounts: $631,200 available across all grants; no cap on a single award; January 1–December 31, 2027 project period
Summary: Funds cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs serving Wisconsin counties and tribal lands.
Key Information: A joint plan must be approved by both the county board and tribal governing body.
Description
The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Programs administers this grant under Wis. Stat. § 165.90. It supports county law enforcement operations carried out through cooperative programs between a county and a tribe located in that county. The program’s joint plan describes the populations and geographic areas served, including services performed on a reservation and the people who will provide them.
The plan also addresses how county and tribal partners will participate in planning and implementation, who will supervise participating officers, and policies for deputization, training, insurance, record keeping, and data collection. Funding may support operational expenses such as personnel, travel, equipment, and supplies.
