Bridging the gap for Public Safety

The Atascadero Police Foundation mobilizes community support to raise funds and accepts grant applications from the Atascadero Police Department.

These grants align with the APF’s values of recognizing excellence,
supporting crucial training, equipment, and programs that empower our local public safety teams to tackle current challenges and foster innovation for the future.

Grant Application Process:

All grant applications submitted to the Atascadero Police Foundation (APF) will undergo a two-step review process:

STEP 1: Advisory Committee Review:
Each application will first be reviewed by the APF Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from the Atascadero Police Association, the Office of the Atascadero City Manager, and the Atascadero Police Chief. The APF Advisory committee will assess the application based on the foundation’s priorities, guidelines, and available funding.

STEP 2: Board of Directors Review:
After the Advisory Committee review, a recommendation will be made to the APF Board of Directors. The Board meets on the second Monday of each month to review and approve all grant recommendations.

After the Advisory Committee review, a recommendation will be made to the APF Board of Directors. The Board meets on the second Monday of each month to review and approve all grant recommendations.

Please ensure that your application is submitted by the 1st of the month to allow time for the Advisory Committee’s review prior to the Board meeting. Applications submitted after the 1st will be considered in the following month’s review cycle.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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Requestor Name *

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Last

Phone

Email *

Name of Program/Project/Equipment Requested *

Indicate Atascadero Police Foundation value/s relevant to this request: *

• Advocacy & Awareness: Serve as a bridge between law enforcement and the community, advocating for community policing strategies, collaborating on crime prevention strategies and facilitating dialogue to address community concerns.
• Recognition of Excellence: Recognize and honor outstanding public safety achievements and exemplary service of public safety personnel and community members, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation.
• Advancement of Public Safety: Supply financial support for training, equipment, and programs to equip local public safety in addressing current challenges and fostering innovation to address future needs.
• Education: Provide scholarships and resources to expose the next generation to career opportunities in public service, encourage their academic success, and become active contributors to their community.
• Youth Development: Empower youth to thrive through programs focused on leadership development and skill-building in safe, healthy and inclusive environments.
• Community Relations: Build trust and foster positive relationships between public safety and community members through outreach programs, youth sports, and community events.

(select all that apply)

Provide a brief description of the request and the need: *

Amount Funding Requested *

Please attach an itemized budget for expenses or an official quote/estimate from a vendor if available. *

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How many APD employees will benefit from this grant? *

For Equipment/ Facility Upgrades: What is the lifespan?

(# of uses/ days/years etc.)

What are the ongoing costs for maintenance or upkeep? How will this be funded? *

What objectives will be accomplished if the funding is granted? *

budget? if Facility

Has this request been previously submitted through the City of Atascadero budget? YesNo

Please list the most recent submission and outcome: *

Please explain why it was not submitted to the City: *

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