FY 26 State Aid to Localities with Police Departments “599”

In accordance with the Code of Virginia § 9.1-165 through § 9.1-172, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) distributes State Aid to Localities with Police Departments, known as “599.” For FY2026, the General Assembly and Governor have allocated $229,650,081 in funding to provide State Aid to Localities with Police Departments. A breakdown of these allocations is attached.

To be eligible for “599” funds, a locality must have a police department as defined in the Code of Virginia § 9.1-165, and all of the department’s law enforcement personnel must meet the state’s minimum training requirements. Before the start of each year, the participating jurisdiction must certify to DCJS that it meets this criterion. DCJS uses its training records database to verify that each locality’s officers comply with the minimum training requirements. Each locality must also certify that it will use the “599” funds to supplement, not supplant, local funds provided for public safety services.