To continue our support of our member law enforcement agencies and in the wake of the cancellation of our 2020 A.L.E.R.T. Law Enforcement Challenge, Community Insurance Corporation (CIC) has established the 2020 Challenge Grants.

The 2020 Challenge Grants are funded with the allocated prize money for the 2020 Law Enforcement Challenge - a total of $27,000.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the 2020 Challenge Grants, grantees must:
  • Hold an active CIC General Liability insurance policy on November 1, 2020;
  • Meet the definition of a "law enforcement agency" as outlined in Wis. Stat. 165;
  • Complete, sign, and submit the "2020 A.L.E.R.T. Challenge Grants Application."

Grant Applicability
Law enforcement agencies are welcome to apply for Challenge Grants monies towards:
  • Training
  • Equipment/Technology/PPE (NO firearms or non/less-lethal alternatives [i.e. Tasers])
  • Community awareness campaigns
  • Mental health and wellness
  • Other innovative ideas/programs

Grant Application
All prospective grantees must complete the "2020 A.L.E.R.T. Challenge Grants Application." It is suggested that prospective grantees provide supplemental information as attachments to the application that will benefit the reviewers' understanding of your request. Completed applications must be signed by the person completing the form AND the Chief, or Commanding Officer.

An insured agency may only submit one application.

Completed applications should be submitted to Josh Dirkse, Director of Client Services, via email by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020.

You can download a copy of the "2020 A.L.E.R.T. Challenge Grants Application" by clicking the button below at the bottom of this email.

Grant Awards
Grants will be awarded by the County Mutual and CIC's Loss Prevention/Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. CIC cannot guarantee award of the full amount for which you are requesting. Grant winners will be notified following the meeting.

If you have any questions regarding the 2020 Challenge Grants, please contact Josh Dirkse, Director of Client Services, via email or phone at 800-236-6885.