The ILETSB Recruitment and Retention Grant Program aims to provide financial assistance to local government units, public institutions of higher education, and qualified nonprofit entities for hiring and retaining law enforcement officers. The program seeks to enhance the quantity and quality of police officer recruitment across the state while offering incentives for officer retention. The Illinois Law Enforcement and Training Board (ILETSB) will offer these grants as advance payments, reimbursements, and working capital advances to address the challenges faced by police agencies in developing successful recruitment and retention programs within their budgets. The program is designed to support law enforcement agencies in their efforts to maintain a robust workforce.