Body Armor for Local Law Enforcement (BARM)

Description

Body Armor for Local Law Enforcement (BARM) is a state-funded reimbursement grant to non-state agencies for the sole purpose of easing the financial burden of  purchasing bullet-resistant body armor for sworn law enforcement officers. The program reimburses non state agencies 50% of the cost of the body armor vest purchased.

History

In 1995, legislation established the Protective Body Armor Fund. In 2006, House Bill 325 transferred the administration of this program from the Maryland State Police to the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. Program funds are available to local law enforcement agencies of any county, incorporated city or town, including Baltimore City. State agencies are not eligible for this funding.

Categories Funded

• Equipment
• Other

Eligible Applicants

• Local Law Enforcement

Documents

Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA)

• SFY 2027 Body Armor for Local Law Enforcement Grant NOFA - PDF - 1.25 MB

Additional Documents

• Property Inventory Report Form - XLSX - 16.03 KB

Reports

• Grant Programs FY 2025 Report - PDF - 1012.07 KB

Dates

Projected NOFA Release Month

February

Projected Application Month

April