GRANT REQUEST
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MOTION to authorize the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment Grant through the 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending initiative, to purchase Body Cameras and In-Car Camera Equipment.
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Background:
Although the Police Department has requested funding in the Capital Plan he Town is seeking financial assistance to minimize the impact on its taxpayers by submitting an Application for a COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment Grant through the 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending initiative.
This Grant Program does not require a local funding match.
The Grant Application Deadline is April 6, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.
Department Comments/Recommendation:
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Finance Director Comments/Recommendation:
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Mayor Comments/Recommendation:
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TOWN OF LEDYARD
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
GRANT APPLICATION POLICY AND PROCESS
The Ledyard Town Council will approve all grant applications submitted by the Town to any governmental agency or private foundation on behalf of the Town; and any items that are offered to the Town by any entity, and items taken in forfeiture by the Town. Every department, commission, or board acting on behalf of the Town of Ledyard when seeking grants or responding to an offer to the Town of grant funds or items must follow this policy and process.
Grants, for these purposes include:
1. Grants that require a Town match -- whether the match is a dollar figure, an in-kind contribution, or a combination thereof
2. Grants that are 100% funded
3. Items or services that are offered ("gifted") to the Town such as land, equipment, buildings, or vehicles
4. Items that are taken by forfeiture and intended to be retained by the Town
5. Items granted to a fire company's 501(c)3 organization but expected to be maintained and/or insured by Town operating...
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