24-154 San Francisco Police Community Foundation (SFPCF)
Department Notice
This document is not an official representation of the published policy. To access the official signed policy, please contact us at [email protected].
The San Francisco Police Community Foundation (SFPCF) is a 501(c)3 benevolent organization dedicated to supporting the San Francisco Police Department, while helping to strengthen the connectivity between officers and the broader communities that they serve. The foundation seeks to enhance the morale, recruitment, and retention of police officers, and ultimately support our diverse community with tangible benefits. By channeling public energy into consistent support for our officers while building positive and sincere community-police rapport, the SFPCF strives to ensure that San Francisco continues to be a world class, safe place for people to live, work, and feel welcome.
Bringing together cross-sector leaders from amongst San Francisco's businesses, nonprofits, and neighborhoods, the SFPCF organizes privately raised resources contributed by local San Franciscans outside of public funding to improve police officers' quality of life on the job, provide new forward looking public safety tools, equipment, and resources for the City, and promote community wellbeing through programmatic opportunities. The result of this work will ultimately improve public safety in our city and build relationships and trust between the community and police.
Creating trust through example, the SFPCF is governed by an independent and diverse, civilian Board of Directors, who oversees an equitable grant making and distribution process in order to meet the day-to-day needs of police officers and empower meaningful moments for community-police connection. Grant proposals will be developed by the San Francisco Police Department and from community organizations for new projects and resources, programs, events, and activations.
The SFPCF grant making process will rapidly deploy resources directly to SFPD and to our community. A thorough review process by the SFPCF Board ofDirectors will occur before resources are allocated. Proposed grant requests must reflect the spirit and values of the SFPCF for approval, starting with an initial gift granted to each of the 10 SFPD district stations. Examples of potential projects include tools and equipment for SFPD, resources for officer wellness, community engagement activities, recruitment, and a Chiefs "wishlist."
San Francisco stands as a beacon of progress in the world, grounded in inclusivity, respect for all, civic engagement, and service. Likewise, its police officers are held to the highest standards of selflessness and humanity. Through the community building of the SFPCF, San Franciscans will have a concerted vehicle with which to help its officers perform their duties and support our city's vibrancy.
GRANT PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Any member of the Department may apply for a grant through the SFPCF.
Members shall complete the Grant Request Form and submit it through the member's chain of command to the Chief of Police for Department approval. If approved by the Chiefof Police, the proposal will be forwarded to SFPCF Board of Directors for approval. An approved grant by the SFPCF will then be presented to the Police Commission for the final approval.
The Community Engagement Division (CED) will be the liaison between the SFPD and the SFPCF Board of Directors and will track all grant proposals with a tracking number. Contact CED prior to submitting the proposal through the chain of command for a Tracking Number (415-575-6039 or [email protected]).
If a grant is approved and a quote from a vendor is provided, the SFPCF will purchase the item(s) directly from the vendor. If a grant is approved, but an estimated cost is provided, the member will be required to purchase the item(s) and will be reimbursed by submitting the Itemization of Grant for Reimbursement form with receipts. *A member will only be reimbursed up to the amount approved by the SFPCF.
The Itemization of Grant for Reimbursement form will only be completed when a member is to be reimbursed by the SFPCF after a grant is approved and the event or purchase is completed.
Contact CED with any questions regarding the grant proposal process.
Attached:
Grant Request Form
Itemization of Grant for Reimbursement
/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT
Chief of Police
Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.
