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Police Recruitment and Retention Grant Program (PRAR) - Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy Changing Authorized Official Police Recruitment and Retention Grant Program (PRAR) This grant program is currently accepting applications. Please download the most recent Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on this page to guide you, and contact the program manager with any questions.
You must be a registered user of the Grants Management System to apply. Online submission deadline: March 27, 2026 at 11:59pm The primary purpose of the Police Recruitment & Retention (PRAR) program is to provide funding to local and state law enforcement agencies to recruit and retain qualified sworn police officers. The Police Recruitment and Retention grant provides funding to enhance local police recruitment and retention efforts.
Law enforcement officers are considered first responders and as such, are the first to respond to the scene of an accident or emergency. Therefore, it is critical to ensure law enforcement agencies have adequate staffing to complete their mission which will aid the State in making a safer Maryland. The funding may be used for hiring bonuses, retention incentives, tuition reimbursement and health incentives.
SFY 2027 - Funding Opportunity Application Deadline : March 27, 2026 at 11:59 p. m.
Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) SFY 2027 Police Recruitment & Retention (PRAR) NOFA FY26 Managing Your PRAR Award Slides Projected NOFA Release Month Projected Application Month Executive Director Dorothy Lennig Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Main Office: 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032 Services - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB): 6776 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 209 Using The Handle with Care Dashboard Pausing over a data point on a chart may reveal additional breakdowns for that data point.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local and state law enforcement agencies in Maryland. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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