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State of Kentucky

Kentucky Body Armor Grants Program

Grant Application Window is now Open

The Kentucky General Assembly created a $15 million grant program in the Office of the Attorney General's Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to help law enforcement and first responders purchase body armor, duty weapons, ammunition, electronic-control devices and body-worn cameras.

Kentucky Body Armor Grants Program

Express Email

ky-bagp@galls.com

DCI Program Email

OAGBAGP@ky.gov

Program Details

Application Launch July 15, 2024
Investment The Body Armor Grant Program will purchase protective equipment for Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC)-certified peace officers at no cost.
Funding Priority Applications for soft-body armor will take precedence.
Policy Requirement Applications for the purchase of body armor require the submission of agency policy requiring “mandatory wear” of body armor by its officers.
Assignment Any armor purchased through this grant program shall be assigned to the officer specifically named in the application and will remain assigned to that officer for the duration of its life cycle (5 years).
Fittings Galls will be doing vest fittings at the regional Attorney General offices. Please register using the email above.
Soft Armor

Soft Armor

Vanguard Level III Shield - Front View

Ballistic Plates

Plate Carrier

Plate Carriers

Phalanx X Level III Shield - Front View

Helmets & Shields