Recently, Caixa Econômica Federal announced the implementation of the Bolsa Formação, a R$1,900 grant for public security agents throughout Brazil.
This action is part of a broader plan by the National Institute of Public Security, aiming to invest R$175 million in the aforementioned program in 2024. Therefore, the objective is to benefit approximately 100,000 professionals in the area.
Therefore, this initiative represents an important step forward in strengthening public security in Brazil, emphasizing the improvement and qualification of the agents involved.
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Who can receive the amount?
The Bolsa Formação program is aimed at public security agents and is part of the National Public Security with Citizenship Program (PRONASCI 2). Thus, the benefit provides 100,000 scholarships for professionals such as:
- Military, civil and criminal police;
- Firemen;
- Prison officers;
- Criminal experts;
- Municipal civil guard workers who meet certain criteria.
As stated before, the value of the Bolsa Formação is R$1,900.00 per month. Thus, beneficiaries began receiving it on January 9th.
How important is the Training Grant?
The program was created as part of the National Public Security with Citizenship Program (PRONASCI).
Therefore, it is important because it aims to improve the training and qualifications of public safety professionals, such as police officers, firefighters and prison guards. Therefore, the program seeks to raise the standard of performance of these professionals, contributing to more effective and citizen-friendly public safety, which is essential for the well-being and safety of society.
Requirements to receive the Training Grant
See the criteria highlighted by Agência Brasil to receive the benefit:
- Receive up to R$15,000 in gross remuneration per month, excluding amounts relating to Christmas bonuses and vacations;
- Not having been convicted of a serious administrative offence in the last 5 years;
- Meet the specific eligibility criteria for the course offered by the Bolsa-Formação Project;
- Not have a criminal conviction in the last 5 years;
- Be part of a federated entity that has signed a membership agreement;
- Attend, every 12 months, at least one of the courses offered by the program, observing the maximum limit of three courses.
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