FY 25 ILETSB - NIBIN Grant Program

The FY 25 ILETSB - NIBIN Grant Program provides grants to local law enforcement agencies to support the purchase, expansion, and maintenance of equipment services that support the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) and other ballistic technology equipment for ballistic testing. The program aims to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in Illinois to process firearm test fires and ballistic evidence efficiently. Eligible applicants include Illinois law enforcement agencies of local government or public universities that meet specific criteria related to ballistic imaging and comparison equipment. The application period opens on November 22, 2024, and closes on April 1, 2025. The total funding available for this opportunity is $2,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $1.00 to a maximum of $500,000.