Kentucky's Attorney General Launches Law Enforcement Peer Support Grant Application

Address chronic stress and promote officer mental health

FRANKFORT, Ky.  –   Kentucky's Attorney General Russell Coleman announced  the AG’s Office is now accepting applications for the first-of-its-kind Law Enforcement Peer Support grant program in Kentucky.  

Local law enforcement agencies can apply for up to $5,000 to develop new or enhance existing peer support teams that address chronic stress and promote officer mental health. Eligible agencies and organizations can use the funding for expenses like overtime for peer support specialists, training and education for peer support and wellness, and equipment for the teams. 

The Attorney General’s grant program will expand existing peer support services already available in the Commonwealth. Currently, statewide initiatives respond to critical incidents – like officer involved shootings – while the AG’s sub-grants will provide funding for consistent peer support to Kentucky law enforcement to address chronic stressors. Some large departments or regions already offer strong peer support programs, but other agencies, especially in rural communities, don’t have the resources needed to operate their own teams. Individual agencies or agencies working collaboratively, like the Northern Kentucky Law Enforcement Peer Support Team, are eligible to apply. 

“Most people will see three to four traumatic events in their lifetimes. Law enforcement officers see approximately 140 such events in their careers, with those policing in urban areas being exposed to more than 400 traumatic events during their time on the street. To fulfill our duty to support Kentucky law enforcement, we have a responsibility to safeguard their mental as well as physical health. This Peer Support Grant Program is a critical step to do just that,” said Attorney General Coleman. “Our goal is to kickstart a new focus on supporting the men and women who protect our families every day.”

Next week is the annual National Police Week, where Americans across the country pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of men and women of law enforcement and to pay tribute to those killed in the line of duty. Tragically, more than 100 law enforcement and corrections personnel died by suicide in 2025, including two in Kentucky. 

Chiefs, Sheriffs and other interested law enforcement leaders can find more information by reviewing the Notice of Funding Opportunity here. The online application will close on June 15, 2026.

The AG’s Peer Support Grant Program is made possible through a grant from the nonprofit, bipartisan Attorney General Alliance.