Purpose

The Melbourne Police Department’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) provides donations to not-for-profit organizations that promote programs towards drug abuse education, drug treatment, drug prevention, crime prevention, or safe neighborhood.

Application Period 

The application period was April 5, 2024, through April 26, 2024. The application has now been closed. 

Requirements

• An organization that receives contributions from other City funding sources maybe excluded from this program. For example, if an organization receives funding from a Community Redevelopment Agency or the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, it may not also receive funding from the General Fund. However, an organization may receive funding from one funding source for multiple uses.
• The maximum funding limit for one organization will be $1,000.
• LETF funds are made only to not-for-profit organizations.
• LETF funds must be spent to benefit the residents of the City of Melbourne.
• Organizations must subscribe to values which create an environment within the City of Melbourne in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical, mental or economic status. 
• An application outlining the use of the LETF funds must be submitted on or before the due date by every organization that wishes to apply. 
• Organizations that receive LETF funds must enter into a contract with the City of Melbourne prior to receipt of LETF funds.
• Organizations will be required to provide documentation to support the purpose of the LETF funding.
• LETF funding may not be available every year. 

Important Dates

• April 26, 2024 — Deadline for organizations to submit applications.
• May 3, 2024 (tentative date) — Applications reviewed and funding recommendations are presented to the Chief of Police.
• May 28, 2024 (tentative date) — City Council Meeting.  Award of funding. 
• December 1, 2024 — Annual Progress Report Deadline.

For more information, contact Commander Heath Sanders at (321) 608-6442 or heath.sanders@mlbfl.org.