TLETA Cost Sharing Grant
The TLETA Cost Sharing Grant from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance funds tuition and gear for new officers to receive professional training at the state law enforcement academy.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$15,000 per new officer, depending on local need; covers tuition and required gear.
Summary: Supports Tennessee law enforcement agencies by covering tuition and essential training gear for new officers at the state academy.
Key Information: Funding is prioritized for agencies with the greatest economic need; grants are awarded upon trainee graduation from TLETA.
Description
The TLETA Cost Sharing Grant is administered by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance to help local law enforcement agencies in Tennessee offset the costs associated with sending new officers to the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA). The grant covers tuition for Basic Police School, as well as daily working uniforms and physical fitness gear for officers in training. This program is part of a broader statewide initiative to remove financial barriers for local agencies, enabling them to recruit, hire, and professionally develop new officers more effectively.
