State Public Safety Grant Guide
South Carolina Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for South Carolina law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This South Carolina public-safety grant page is part of the MAXSUR Public Safety Grant Resource Center. It is designed to help agencies identify funding pathways and planning resources for law enforcement technology, drones, surveillance, communications, officer safety, forensic capabilities, traffic safety, school safety, emergency response, training, and broader public-safety initiatives.
South Carolina agencies should use this page as a starting point for funding research, then verify all deadlines, eligibility requirements, allowable costs, and procurement rules with the official funding source, local procurement office, grant administrator, and legal counsel as appropriate.
Planning note: South Carolina currently shows none statewide drone or surveillance procurement ban in this dataset. No state-wide ban. Agencies may purchase foreign drones unless using federal funds. Agencies should still confirm current requirements before issuing solicitations, selecting technology, or spending grant funds.
Available Funding Pathways
South Carolina Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, partner, and private funding pathways that may support South Carolina public-safety projects. Use the official links to confirm current application windows, eligibility, allowable costs, and program requirements.
| Grant | Level | Source | Best Fit / Technology | Deadline Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJA Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program | Federal | BJA | Body-worn cameras / camera systems / digital evidence storage / policy implementation | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| BJA – Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) | Federal | BJA | Data-sharing / deflection platforms / naloxone support systems / case management / coordination tools | Projected: May 1, 2027 |
| Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants | Federal | BJA | Crime-lab equipment / LIMS / DNA / toxicology / digital forensics | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) | Federal | BJA | DNA lab equipment / Rapid DNA / CODIS processing / capacity expansion | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| BJA – Local JAG Direct Allocations | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Equipment / investigative tools / records systems / communications / officer safety | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| BJA Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program | Federal / State | BJA | Treatment-program support / case management / recovery support / reentry coordination | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) | Federal | BJA | Evidence management / lab testing / case tracking / multidisciplinary coordination | Projected: Aug 1, 2026 |
| DOJ – STOP School Violence Program | Federal | BJA / COPS | Anonymous reporting systems / alerting / communication / limited school-safety technology | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| Volvo Car USA Operations Grants Fund | Private | Coastal Community Foundation | Surveillance / Drones / Wellness | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| COPS Hiring Program (CHP) | Federal | COPS Office | Patrol-related equipment tied to officer hiring and deployment | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants | Federal | COPS Office | Pilot projects / analytics / outreach / workflow improvement / novel tools | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program | Federal | COPS Office | Wellness programming / training / clinical support / family resources | Expected: Jun 23, 2026 |
| Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training | Federal | COPS Office | Training delivery / scenario tools / program support | Expected: May 27, 2026 |
| School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) | Federal | COPS Office | Emergency notification / locks / lighting / deterrence systems / school-safety technology | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative tools / training / victim-services support / community education | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| SC Bar Foundation – Impact Grants | Private | SC Bar Foundation | Criminal Justice IT / Records / Forensic | Passed (Jan 31). Next: Dec 1, 2026. |
| South Carolina Body-Worn Camera Grant Program | State | SCDPS OHSJP | Body-worn cameras / maintenance / replacement / data storage | Passed (Apr 3, 2026). Next Expected: Mar 2027. |
| South Carolina Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (DOJ/BJA) | Ballistic vests / NIJ-compliant body armor | Varies – Federal deadline usually Spring/Summer |
| South Carolina Body Armor Assistance Grant (BAAG) Program | State | SCDPS OHSJP | Body armor / officer safety equipment | Passed (Mar 2026). Next Expected: Mar 2027. |
| South Carolina Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements Grant Program | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (DOJ/NIJ) | Lab equipment / backlog reduction / quality systems / training / accreditation support | Passed (Apr 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
| South Carolina Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / information systems / digital evidence / training / communications | Passed (Apr 3, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
| South Carolina Juvenile Justice (Title II) Formula Grant Program | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (DOJ/OJJDP) | Program support / data systems / case management / youth-services coordination | Passed (Apr 24, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
| South Carolina Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (DOJ/BJA) | Program support / case management / treatment coordination / data support | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: May 2027. |
| South Carolina Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Grant Program | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP / USAO (DOJ/BJA) | Investigative equipment / firearms analysis / training / research support | Passed (Apr 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
| South Carolina Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (DOJ/BJA) | Intervention support / program implementation / training / information systems | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| SCDPS – Highway Safety Grant (FFY 2027) | State / Partner | SCDPS (NHTSA) | Drones / LPR / Speed Tech / Radios | Passed (Feb 2026). Next: Jan 2027. |
| South Carolina Highway Safety Grants – Police Traffic Services / Speed Enforcement | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (NHTSA) | Traffic-enforcement equipment / patrol overtime / supporting enforcement tools | Passed (Feb 2026). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
| South Carolina Highway Safety Grants – Impaired Driving Countermeasures | Federal / State | SCDPS OHSJP (NHTSA) | Breath-testing support / patrol overtime / enforcement tools / traffic-safety equipment | Passed (Feb 2026). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
| South Carolina In-Car Video Camera Grant Program | State | SCDPS OHSJP | In-car video cameras / maintenance / storage / supporting items | Passed (Apr 3, 2026). Next Expected: Mar 2027. |
| Duke Energy HERO Grant Program | Private | Duke Energy Foundation | Drones / Thermal / Rescue Tech | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent South Carolina Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that South Carolina departments, counties, cities, and public-safety partners do receive funding. These examples are not a guarantee of future awards, but they can help agencies understand how funding is being directed across the state.
| Awardee | Grant / Program | Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County / Charleston City / North Charleston City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $156,995 | FY 2024 |
| Greenwood County / Greenwood City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $28,959 | FY 2024 |
| Aiken City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $16,123 | FY 2024 |
| Aiken County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $34,657 | FY 2024 |
| Anderson City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $16,294 | FY 2024 |
| Anderson County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $56,431 | FY 2024 |
| Beaufort County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $37,483 | FY 2024 |
| Berkeley County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $33,879 | FY 2024 |
| Cherokee County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $10,253 | FY 2024 |
| Chesterfield County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $14,467 | FY 2024 |
| Clarendon County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $10,132 | FY 2024 |
| Colleton County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $14,345 | FY 2024 |
| Columbia City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $69,096 | FY 2024 |
| Conway City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $10,741 | FY 2024 |
| Darlington County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $29,446 | FY 2024 |
| Dillon City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $12,421 | FY 2024 |
| Dillon County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $18,729 | FY 2024 |
| Dorchester County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $19,338 | FY 2024 |
| Fairfield County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $10,765 | FY 2024 |
| Florence City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $39,578 | FY 2024 |
| Florence County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $41,404 | FY 2024 |
| Georgetown County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $12,202 | FY 2024 |
| Greenville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $34,438 | FY 2024 |
| Greenville County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $126,599 | FY 2024 |
| Horry County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $65,710 | FY 2024 |
| Kershaw County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $15,514 | FY 2024 |
| Lancaster County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $24,916 | FY 2024 |
| Laurens County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $16,683 | FY 2024 |
| Lexington County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $49,880 | FY 2024 |
| Myrtle Beach City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $33,294 | FY 2024 |
| Oconee County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $14,832 | FY 2024 |
| Orangeburg City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $16,756 | FY 2024 |
| Orangeburg County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $65,784 | FY 2024 |
| Pickens County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $14,832 | FY 2024 |
| Richland County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $152,148 | FY 2024 |
| Rock Hill City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $33,415 | FY 2024 |
| Spartanburg City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $39,163 | FY 2024 |
| Spartanburg County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $82,345 | FY 2024 |
| Summerville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $13,201 | FY 2024 |
| Sumter City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $29,714 | FY 2024 |
| Sumter County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $34,657 | FY 2024 |
| York County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $28,423 | FY 2024 |
The South Carolina award dataset reviewed for this page includes 42 award records totaling approximately $1,586,042 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect South Carolina Funding to Field-Ready Capability
MAXSUR supports public-safety agencies with mission-focused technology, integration, training, and procurement pathways. These solution areas may align with selected grant programs when tied to eligible missions and approved costs.
Procurement Pathway
Use Grant Funding More Efficiently With Cooperative Procurement
Finding a grant is only part of the process. Once funding is identified or awarded, South Carolina agencies still need a compliant and efficient path to purchase, deploy, and support the equipment or services tied to the project.
MAXSUR’s BuyBoard contract may help eligible agencies streamline procurement, access contract pricing, and move faster from funding approval to field-ready capability for selected public-safety projects.
BuyBoard eligibility, grant allowability, and procurement requirements may vary by agency, funding source, and jurisdiction. Agencies should confirm requirements with their procurement office, grant administrator, and legal counsel before purchase.