The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the agency anticipates awarding grants up to the amount of $30,000 to 25 local law enforcement agencies. The grants would start as soon as Oct. 1 and support the Minor Decoy program, Shoulder Tap program, Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-related Crime Tendencies program and enforcement during the holidays.
These programs increase safety on our public roadways by addressing alcohol-related harm in the community. Grant funds are provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant operation period is from Oct. 1, 2025, or upon federal spending authority (whichever is later) through Aug. 31, 2026.
“These grants are a fantastic investment in community safety throughout California,” said ABC Director Paul Tupy. “Police and sheriff’s departments throughout the state use these funds to raise awareness, prevent youth access to alcohol and stop tragedies before they occur.”
All agencies selected, will be required to have one assigned, sworn staff member attend a one day training session. The training will be held in Sacramento on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fiscal officers will be contacted by Kristine Okino for training on how to complete and submit claims.
Selections will be based upon the applicant’s OTS crash ranking, goals and objectives relative to funding priorities and the ability to implement the grant. Consideration will also be given to ensure grant funds are spread throughout the state.
The funding of the grants is contingent upon ABC receiving funds from OTS for the 2026 federal fiscal year.
For more information on the grant process, please go to ABC’s Underage Drinking page.
About the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
The mission of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is to provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.
