Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program
Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program reimburses local law enforcement agencies and county detention facilities for training, detention, transport, and equipment to support federal immigration enforcement.
Funder: Florida FDLE Office of Criminal Justice Grants
Due Dates: Rolling until funds are obligated (Applications) | June 30, 2027 (Eligible activities end) | July 31, 2026 (Published final payment deadline—confirm with FDLE)
Funding Amounts: $250 million total; annual agency reimbursements above $1 million require prior written approval
Summary: Reimburses local law enforcement agencies and county detention facilities for cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered in E-Verify and meet applicable immigration-enforcement data reporting requirements.
Description
The Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program is administered by the State Board of Immigration Enforcement through Florida FDLE. It supports local law enforcement agencies and county detention facilities in cooperating and coordinating with federal agencies to enforce federal immigration laws. Awards reimburse eligible expenses and provide qualifying officer bonuses under Section 908.1033, Florida Statutes.
Funding priorities cover immigration-enforcement training and certified apprenticeships, temporary detention beds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), transportation on ICE’s behalf, and travel and lodging for active 287(g) task force participation. The program also supports essential equipment, hardware, software, and associated or incidental enforcement costs. Agencies may request support under one or more priorities, subject to statutory review and an executed award agreement.
