The Desloge Police Foundation provides monetary support, services and goods to the Desloge Police Department. The majority of funding requests come directly from police officers in uniform and, if necessary, can be expedited within 24 hours to ensure the highest level of police service to the Desloge and surrounding community.

The Police Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization.  Our purpose is to provide a safety net for the police officers to fund needs that are not met by the police budget.

The Foundation will generally support projects that enhance law enforcement proficiency and efficiency; increase officer safety; encourage community engagement and foster personnel development and well-being. The Foundation’s Board of Directors consults with Police Department leadership for assistance in prioritizing funding needs.  

Please note that the Foundation may turn down certain funding requests that do not meet the guidelines.
This typically occurs due to a lack of available funds:  the Foundation cannot fund everything that is requested. 

Is less expensive (leaving more money to fund additional  requests)..
Is logistically less difficult to implement  (items for every Officer can be difficult to field across the entire force in  certain instances).
Includes equipment or programs that are lasting,  not easily broken or misplaced.
Has more detailed information surrounding the  request and an implementation plan and maintenance plan (as needed).
Maximizes visibility to the Community and to the  entire Department.
Is not likely to be covered by existing  Department funds now or in the future.
We do not fund out of town training or travel.

An application for funding may be submitted by any commissioned officer of the Desloge Police Department.  Your chain of command or the Chief of Police must be notified of the request.  Complete all areas of the form and provide supporting documentation such as written estimates or proposals, which indicate exactly what the Foundation would be paying a vendor if the grant is approved.  Thorough documentation increases the likelihood that your request will receive proper consideration.  Please retain a copy for your records.

Once the Foundation receives a completed request for funding from a Desloge Police Officer, it is reviewed first by a subcommittee of the Foundation Board to ensure that the Foundation is the most appropriate source of funding and that the request fits within Foundation Giving Guidelines.  This committee makes recommendations on each request to the Foundation Board for final funding decisions.  The Foundation Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October.

Direct all questions, comments or concerns regarding the grant application to the contact us form on this site.