Illinois Association Of Chiefs Of Police Foundation

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Springfield, Illinois that has established itself as a prime recipient of federal grant awards focused on law enforcement professional development and accreditation services. Operating under UEI HWQ2Q9ZXQZU3, the organization is registered in SAM.gov and maintains an active federal funding profile through the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. The foundation serves small and rural law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois by providing comprehensive accreditation support, training programs, and technical assistance designed to enhance professional standards and liability reduction across the state's law enforcement community.

The foundation's federal grant work demonstrates a sustained commitment to law enforcement accreditation services spanning multiple funding cycles. Most recently, the organization received a $292,905 Project Grant awarded October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027 under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) from the COPS Office. This grant enables the foundation to provide training in accreditation management, Power DMS software administration, file reviews, on-site assessments, and accreditation coaching to small and rural agencies. The award also funds technology infrastructure including Surface tablets and remote meeting software, travel costs for statewide training delivery, and scholarships to cover accreditation fees. Additionally, the foundation managed a Cooperative Agreement from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2026 that focused similar staff support and technical assistance on the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP), including remote assessments and partnerships with risk management pools for liability reduction. The foundation also received sub-grant awards from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority beginning August 16, 2022 related to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) initiative, further demonstrating its role in supporting law enforcement data reporting and information systems across the state.