State Public Safety Grant Guide
Florida Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant administrators, compliance notes, award examples, and public-safety technology resources for law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, school safety, emergency management, and mission-support teams across Florida.
Grant pathways50
Award records reviewed17
Funding sources22
Fiscal yearJul 1 - Jun 30
Florida Funding Context
Public-safety funding for high-growth, disaster-prone, and mission-diverse communities
Florida agencies operate across dense metropolitan areas, rural counties, coastal communities, ports, major tourism corridors, school-safety environments, and hurricane-response missions. This page organizes Florida public-safety grant pathways that may support technology, equipment, training, emergency management, school safety, forensic capacity, investigations, traffic safety, communications, and mission support.
Use this page as a planning resource to identify available funding programs, understand state-level contacts and compliance considerations, and review prior award examples showing that Florida agencies do receive grant support. Agencies should verify all deadlines, eligibility rules, procurement requirements, and allowable costs with the official funding source before applying or purchasing.
State Administering Agency
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Homeland Security / Emergency Management
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
POST / Training Commission
Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)
State Drone / Surveillance Status
Active Ban
State Reference
Fla. Admin. Code R. 60GG-2.0075
Fiscal Year
Jul 1 - Jun 30
Compliance note: Strictly prohibits governmental agencies from using drones produced by a 'Foreign Country of Concern' (China). Grounded non-compliant fleets. MANDATORY: NDAA-compliance required if purchasing with Federal Funds. This page is for planning awareness only and should not replace review by the agency’s grant administrator, procurement office, legal counsel, or official funding source.
Available Funding Pathways
Florida Grant Opportunities
The following grant pathways were compiled for Florida public-safety planning. Use the source links to verify current program status, deadlines, application requirements, and allowable technology or equipment uses.
| Program | Source | Deadline | Best Fit | Planning Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant |
Private Firehouse Subs Foundation |
Jul 9, 2026 · Expected |
Drones / Thermal / Rescue Tech Law Enforcement / SAR / Fire |
National foundation providing critical equipment like drones and thermal cameras to first responders. Maximum award ~$40k. Technology must be linked to immediate disaster response or life-safety prevention. Extremely active in Florida (headquartered in Jacksonville). Requires a "life-saving" equipment focus. |
| BJA – Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program |
Federal BJA |
Oct 1, 2026 · Projected |
Body-worn cameras / storage / software / program management General law enforcement / patrol / investigations / accountability |
DOJ funding for body-worn-camera implementation and expansion with strong policy and operational requirements. Technology must support a full BWC program, including devices, storage, management, policy implementation, and related workflows. Best fit for agencies implementing or expanding a compliant body-worn-camera program with strong p… |
| BJA – Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) |
Federal BJA |
May 1, 2027 · Projected |
Data-sharing / deflection platforms / naloxone support systems / case management / coordination tools Overdose response / diversion / opioid and stimulant response / public safety and treatment coordination |
Supports comprehensive local and state strategies addressing opioids, stimulants, overdose, and related public-safety challenges. Technology should support deflection, diversion, overdose response, data sharing, treatment linkage, or related substance-use public-safety workflows. Strong fit for comprehensive local or state strategies add… |
| Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants |
Federal BJA |
Oct 1, 2026 · Projected |
Crime-lab equipment / LIMS / DNA / toxicology / digital forensics Forensics / evidence processing / medical examiner support |
Forensic-science grant funding for state and local government entities to improve laboratory and medical examiner/coroner capabilities. Technology must directly improve forensic analysis capacity, timeliness, quality, backlog reduction, or lab operations. Designed to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services; stronge… |
| BJA – DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) |
Federal BJA |
Oct 1, 2026 · Projected |
DNA instruments / lab equipment / LIMS / workflow software / backlog tools Forensics / DNA analysis / investigations / lab backlog reduction |
Forensic-lab funding to increase DNA processing capacity and reduce DNA backlogs. Technology must directly increase DNA processing capacity, improve workflow, or reduce forensic backlogs. Best fit for public forensic laboratories or closely aligned entities seeking to expand DNA analysis capacity or reduce backlogs. |
| BJA – Local JAG Direct Allocations |
Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
Patrol equipment / RMS / communications / investigative technology General law enforcement / violent crime / investigations / prosecution |
Direct DOJ JAG formula allocations for eligible Florida cities and counties to support general law enforcement needs. Tech is broadly eligible if tied to JAG purposes. UAS/sensitive tech require advance written DOJ approval. Only jurisdictions listed in BJA’s annual local allocation document can apply directly. Disparate jurisdictions mu… |
| BJA – Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) |
Federal BJA |
Jul 1, 2026 · Projected |
Body armor / ballistic vests Officer safety / patrol / tactical response |
Federal reimbursement program for law-enforcement body armor purchases. Technology fit is very narrow: body armor only, with program compliance on vest standards and agency match. Primarily for replacement or new purchase of compliant armor for sworn law-enforcement personnel. |
| BJA Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program |
Federal / State BJA |
Jan 1, 2027 · Projected |
Treatment-program support / case management / recovery support / reentry coordination Corrections / detention / reentry / substance-use treatment support |
The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program is a BJA formula grant passed through state administering agencies to help state, local, and tribal governments develop and implement detention-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs. The grant prioritizes evidence-based clinical treatment, medication-assisted treatm… |
| BJA – National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) |
Federal BJA |
Aug 1, 2026 · Projected |
Evidence-tracking / forensic-testing support / case-management / investigative analytics Sexual assault investigations / victim services / cold-case work |
Federal program helping jurisdictions reduce unsubmitted sexual-assault kits and strengthen sexual-assault investigations and victim response. Technology should directly support SAK inventory, testing workflows, investigations, or victim-service coordination. Best fit for jurisdictions reducing unsubmitted sexual-assault kits and strengt… |
| DOJ – STOP School Violence Program |
Federal BJA / COPS |
Jul 1, 2026 · Projected |
Anonymous reporting systems / alerting / communication / limited school-safety technology School safety / threat reporting / violence prevention |
Federal school-safety program administered through BJA and COPS for prevention, reporting systems, and school-safety technology. Technology should support reporting, prevention, or response in school settings rather than broad municipal policing use. School-safety purpose required. Best fit for prevention, reporting, training, and coordi… |
| COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program |
Federal DOJ (COPS Office) |
Jun 15, 2026 · Projected |
Drug-investigation tools / intelligence systems / surveillance with approvals / analytic tools Opioid trafficking / drug enforcement / task forces |
State-level COPS funding to support opioid-trafficking investigations and multijurisdictional collaboration. Tech should support narcotics enforcement, intelligence, and investigative operations tied to heroin/opioid trafficking. STRICTLY limited to STATE-level law enforcement agencies. Local agencies cannot apply directly but may join t… |
| COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) |
Federal DOJ (COPS Office) |
Jun 15, 2026 · Projected |
Drug-investigation tools / intelligence systems / surveillance with approvals / analytic tools Methamphetamine trafficking / narcotics enforcement / task forces |
State-level COPS funding for investigation of methamphetamine trafficking and related illicit activity. Tech must support meth investigations. Cannot be used for cleanup, treatment, or prosecution. STRICTLY limited to STATE-level law enforcement agencies. Local agencies cannot apply directly but may join task forces. |
| COPS Hiring Program (CHP) |
Federal COPS |
Jul 1, 2026 · Projected |
Officer positions / limited startup equipment / community-policing implementation tools Hiring / community policing / patrol expansion |
Competitive COPS Office grant that funds hiring or rehiring additional career law-enforcement officers for community policing. Technology is not the primary purpose; equipment should be limited to what is necessary to stand up the funded officer positions and community-policing implementation. Funds hiring or rehiring additional career l… |
| Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants |
Federal COPS Office |
Jul 1, 2026 · Projected |
Pilot projects / analytics / outreach / workflow improvement / novel tools Community policing / problem solving / innovation |
Competitive microgrant program for innovative law-enforcement projects that support community policing and problem solving. Strong fit for small pilot deployments, innovative workflows, engagement tools, and targeted proof-of-concept efforts. CPD Microgrants funds local, state, tribal, and territorial law-enforcement agencies for innovat… |
| Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program |
Federal COPS Office |
Jun 23, 2026 · Expected |
Wellness programming / training / clinical support / family resources Officer wellness / resiliency / peer support / suicide prevention |
Competitive COPS funding supporting officer mental health, wellness, resiliency, and family-support programming. Good fit for wellness platforms, training, peer-support implementation, clinical access, and resilience-building resources. LEMHWA funds law-enforcement mental-health and wellness services, peer support, training, and related… |
| Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training |
Federal COPS Office |
May 27, 2026 · Expected |
Training delivery / scenario tools / program support Crisis response / de-escalation / disability and behavioral-health response |
Competitive COPS funding for crisis-response and de-escalation training. Technology should support training delivery or crisis-response implementation, not general enforcement equipment. Supports crisis-response and de-escalation training, including team-based or referral models. |
| COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) |
Federal COPS |
Jun 18, 2026 · Expected |
Access control / communications / panic systems / cameras / visitor screening School safety / campus protection / SRO-adjacent prevention |
Direct federal school-safety grant for states, local governments, and tribal governments to improve security in and around K–12 schools. Technology must directly improve security in and around schools and align with allowable school-safety categories. Best fit for K–12 school safety improvements in partnership with schools or local gover… |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) |
Federal COPS |
Apr 1, 2027 · Projected |
Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment Interoperability / crime prevention / equipment modernization |
Periodic funding for equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications to improve policing and information-sharing. Only pursue when the year’s NOFO shows the agency is eligible; useful to watch, but not a dependable annually open opportunity for every local agency. Periodic program that funds equipment, technologies, and interop… |
| OJJDP – Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program |
Federal OJJDP |
Oct 1, 2026 · Projected |
Digital forensics / cyber-investigation tools / training / undercover systems Child exploitation / cybercrime / ICAC investigations |
Federal program helping state and local law-enforcement agencies build a strong response to online child exploitation and related Internet crimes. Technology should directly support cyber investigations, forensic analysis, online undercover work, or ICAC task-force operations. Best fit for state or regional ICAC task-force work and affil… |
| The Batchelor Foundation – Programmatic Grants |
Private The Batchelor Foundation |
Jul 31, 2026 · Returning |
SAR / Environmental Tech Nonprofits (Returning Only) |
South Florida funding for defined outcomes in health and environment; requires returning grantee status. Quarterly deadlines (Jan/Apr/July/Oct). High priority on programs protecting the natural environment. RESTRICTED: Now only accepting LOIs from previously funded nonprofits. Strictly 501(c)(3) only. |
| FDLE – Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) |
Federal / State FDLE (DOJ/BJA) |
Varies · Check FDLE Portal |
Patrol equipment / RMS / investigative tech / body cameras / analytics / limited UAS with approval General law enforcement / prosecution / corrections / drug enforcement / planning / crisis intervention |
Florida’s primary DOJ justice-assistance formula program for equipment, technology, training, and criminal-justice projects. Tech is generally eligible when it directly supports an approved JAG purpose area and Florida's strategic plan. Federal/State administered. Best fit for projects tied to JAG purpose areas across state and local age… |
| FDLE – JAG Countywide (JAGC) |
Federal / Local FDLE (DOJ/BJA) |
Varies · Check FDLE Portal / County Coordinator |
Patrol equipment / records / investigative tech / case systems / countywide public-safety technology Countywide law enforcement / prosecution / prevention / corrections / technology improvement |
Formula-based countywide JAG pass-through used across Florida’s 67 counties for local and state criminal-justice initiatives. Projects should align with county strategic plans, improve justice-system coordination, or modern workflows. Federal/Local administered. Routes state JAG awards through a local 51% consensus process across Florida… |
| FDLE – Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) |
Federal / State FDLE (DOJ/BJA) |
Varies · Biennial competitive cycle |
Jail treatment systems / assessment tools / case management / telehealth / program equipment Corrections / jail treatment / reentry / substance-use response |
Federal treatment funding administered through FDLE for correctional residential substance-abuse treatment and aftercare support. Tech should directly support treatment delivery, reentry coordination, assessment, or case management. Federal/State administered. Primarily for correctional or detention-linked residential, jail-based, and af… |
| FDLE – State Crime Lab Fines and Forfeitures |
State FDLE |
Varies · State-funded pass-through |
Crime-lab equipment / forensic instruments / lab operating support / evidence-processing tools Forensics / crime lab operations / evidence processing / DUI and criminal case support |
State pass-through support for Florida’s eligible locally funded crime laboratories. Tech fit is limited to forensic and crime-lab needs rather than frontline patrol. State-funded. Only for Florida’s five locally funded crime laboratories identified in statute. |
| FDLE – Local Firearm Safety Training Program (LFSTP) |
State FDLE |
Varies · Subject to annual state appropriations |
Training firearms / training ammunition / presentation gear / range-day equipment / instructor training Public firearms safety outreach / community training / prevention |
Florida program funding local law-enforcement agencies to provide firearms-safety training to the public. Tech fit is limited to public-training delivery tools and presentation materials; general patrol tech is not eligible. State-funded. Funds must support firearms-safety training classes hosted by law-enforcement agencies for the gener… |
| FDLE – Community Violence Intervention and Prevention (CVI) Program |
State FDLE |
Varies · Check FDLE Portal |
Case-management / outreach coordination / analytics / limited field equipment tied to approved interventions Violence intervention / focused deterrence / community violence reduction |
Florida state grant for multidisciplinary, evidence-based violence-intervention and prevention efforts. Tech should support intervention, case coordination, data collection, or evaluation rather than general patrol modernization. State-funded. Best fit for multidisciplinary, evidence-based violence-intervention programs involving LE and… |
| FDLE – Electronic Surveillance Support Team (ESST) |
State FDLE |
Rolling · Subject to task-force agreement |
Covert cameras / vehicle tracking / cellular locating / audio-video enhancement / surveillance support Electronic surveillance / covert operations / task-force investigations |
State reimbursement program supporting local agencies that participate in regional electronic-surveillance support teams. Tech fit is very specific to electronic surveillance support, not for general patrol tech. State-funded. Only for local agencies participating in regional Electronic Surveillance Support Teams. |
| FDLE – Identity Theft and Fraud (IDTF) |
State FDLE |
Rolling · First-come, first-served |
Skimmers / ERAD devices / digital readers / computers / crypto wallets / surveillance equipment / forensic software Identity theft / financial crimes / fraud investigations / cyber-enabled crime |
Florida grant program supporting local law-enforcement identity-theft and fraud investigations. Tech is a strong fit when it directly supports identity-theft and fraud cases. State-funded. Awards are smaller and tied to qualifying investigative activity on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| FDLE – Criminal Justice Data Transparency (CJDT) Implementation Assistance |
State FDLE |
Varies · Subject to annual state appropriations |
JMS upgrades / interfaces / data migration / affidavit systems / consulting / training Criminal justice data transparency / jail and arrest reporting / statewide data interoperability |
State implementation assistance for Florida criminal-justice data-transparency and reporting compliance projects. Tech should target JMS upgrades, compatibility, migration, or consulting to meet FDLE requirements. State-funded. Best fit for agencies complying with Florida criminal-justice data-transparency and uniform arrest-affidavit re… |
| FDLE – Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement |
Federal / State FDLE (DOJ/NIJ) |
Varies · Check FDLE Portal |
Crime-lab instruments / accreditation / LIMS / DNA / digital forensics / backlog-reduction tools Forensics / investigations / crime lab support / evidence processing |
Supports Florida forensic-science improvement, including quality, timeliness, accreditation, and evidence-processing capacity. Tech must directly support forensic-science improvement, accreditation, or case throughput rather than general patrol. Federal/State administered. Best fit for Florida forensic science laboratories improving qual… |
| FDLE – Florida Incident-Based Reporting System (FIBRS) |
State FDLE |
TBD · Passed (Oct 31, 2025). Next Expected: Varies. |
RMS upgrades / data migration / system configuration / reporting tools / training Crime reporting / records modernization / UCR-to-NIBRS transition / state data compliance |
State assistance helping Florida agencies implement incident-based crime reporting and related records-system modernization. Tech should directly support RMS upgrades, migration, configuration, and reporting workflows tied to FIBRS or NIBRS. State-funded. Best fit for Florida law-enforcement agencies modernizing records workflows to supp… |
| FDLE – NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) |
Federal / State FDLE (DOJ/BJS) |
Varies · Check FDLE Portal |
Repository interfaces / records digitization / data-cleanup / submission automation / workflow systems Firearm background checks / records quality / court and mental-health record reporting |
Supports Florida projects that improve records used in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Tech should focus on record improvement, data exchange, backlog cleanup, and submission workflows rather than general policing equipment. Federal/State administered. Best fit for projects that improve the completeness, accuracy,… |
| FDLE – National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) |
Federal / State FDLE (DOJ/BJS) |
Varies · Check FDLE Portal |
Fingerprint systems / record interfaces / automation / disposition reporting / repository upgrades Criminal history records / identification / court-disposition reporting / repository modernization |
Supports Florida criminal-history-record improvement and related justice-information-system modernization. Tech should directly improve criminal-history record systems, interfaces, data quality, or reporting workflows. Federal/State administered. Best fit for statewide or local projects improving criminal-history record completeness, ide… |
| FDLE – State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) |
State FDLE |
Rolling · (Subject to Board Approval) |
Investigative equipment / case supplies / preapproved training / approved tech tied to fentanyl operations Fentanyl investigations / narcotics enforcement / interdiction / overdose-related casework |
Florida state reimbursement program supporting fentanyl-focused investigations and operations. Tech and equipment are allowable only when tied to fentanyl-eradication cases and pre-approved where required. State-funded. Specifically for investigations designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity. Interdiction must be approved by the S.A.… |
| FDLE – Soft Body Armor for Law Enforcement |
State FDLE |
Varies · Subject to annual state appropriations |
Body armor / ballistic vests Officer safety / patrol / tactical response |
Florida state assistance for qualifying soft body armor purchases when funds are appropriated. Tech fit is strictly limited to soft body armor. Not a vehicle, drone, sensor, or surveillance program. State-funded. Very narrow fit: this program exists only when Florida appropriates funds for soft body armor purchases for law-enforcement of… |
| FDLE – Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) |
Federal / State FDLE (DOJ/BJA) |
Varies · Check FDLE Portal by District |
Gun-crime analytics / investigative tech / task-force equipment / focused-deterrence support Violent crime / gun violence / targeted enforcement / prevention / accountability |
Competitively awarded federal violent-crime funding administered in Florida through FDLE on behalf of the state’s U.S. Attorney districts. Tech should directly support violent-crime reduction, intelligence, task-force work, or case development. Federal/State administered. Projects must align with district priorities and targeted enforcem… |
| FDLE – Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP) |
State FDLE |
Rolling · Open-ended |
Standard-issue duty gear / body armor / duty belts / weapons / laptops for eligible trainee setups Recruitment / staffing / sheriff training pipeline / deputy development |
Florida state assistance reimbursing sheriff’s offices for eligible trainee salary, tuition, and standard-issue duty equipment. Tech is secondary. Standard-issue duty equipment eligible in constrained counties; vehicles/specialized gear are not. State-funded. Open to Florida sheriff’s offices sponsoring eligible deputy sheriff trainees.… |
| FDLE – Drone Replacement Program (DRP) |
State FDLE |
Rolling · Phased (Check FDLE Portal) |
Drones / UAS replacement platforms / compliant accessories Drone replacement / public safety aviation / lawful agency UAS operations |
Florida financial-assistance program for law-enforcement agencies replacing noncompliant drones. Tech fit is highly specific: compliant drone platforms and related approved replacement costs. State-funded. Specifically for replacing “noncompliant” drones under Florida law. |
| FDOT – Public Traffic Safety Professionals Training Grants |
Federal / State Florida Department of Transportation (NHTSA) |
Jan 1, 2027 · Passed (Feb 28, 2026). Next Expected: Jan/Feb 2027. |
Training systems / instructional tools / limited enforcement-training equipment Traffic enforcement training / DUI / crash reconstruction / traffic homicide investigation / motorcycle and enforcement skills |
Florida highway-safety subgrant area supporting specialized training for traffic-enforcement professionals. Tech fit is mainly training-oriented; strongest fit is equipment directly supporting the funded training activity. Federal/State administered. Best fit for public safety traffic enforcement officers needing specialized training. |
| FDOT – Traffic Records Grants |
Federal / State Florida Department of Transportation (NHTSA) |
Jan 1, 2027 · Passed (Feb 28, 2026). Next Expected: Jan/Feb 2027. |
Traffic-records systems / TraCS support / RMS integration / crash and citation data tools / analytics Traffic enforcement / crash reporting / highway safety data / citation modernization |
Florida traffic-records funding for systems and tools that improve crash, citation, and related highway-safety data workflows. Good fit for RMS-related data modules, TraCS integration, and analytic or reporting systems. Federal/State administered. Best fit for projects improving the collection and analysis of highway-safety data. |
| Mental Well-being Grants |
Private Florida Blue Foundation |
May 21, 2026 · Expected |
Wellness Tech / AI Nutrition Tools Health & Safety Agencies |
Large-scale grants focused on improving access to care, mental well-being, and community safety/health in Florida. Max $100k/year. Tech must strictly address "Social Determinants of Health" or behavioral/mental well-being access. Local public agencies are eligible. Statewide reach, prioritizing rural/under-resourced areas. |
| Florida DEM – Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) |
Federal / State Florida DEM (FEMA) |
Aug 1, 2026 · Expected |
Marine-surveillance equipment / communications / interdiction support / specialized patrol tools Border security / marine interdiction / coordinated homeland-security enforcement |
Homeland-security funding supporting coordinated border-security efforts among federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners. Tech should support joint border-security and interdiction operations rather than routine local patrol. Federal/State administered. Best fit for agencies participating in joint border-security efforts tied to… |
| Florida DEM – State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) |
Federal / State Florida DEM (FEMA/CISA) |
Dec 1, 2026 · Passed (Dec 15, 2025). Next Expected: Late 2026. |
Network hardening / MFA / logging / SOC tools / cyber monitoring / backup / endpoint and infrastructure security Cybersecurity / cyber resilience / critical infrastructure / law enforcement IT protection |
Florida cybersecurity pass-through helping local governments and eligible law-enforcement entities improve cyber resilience. Tech is the core purpose. Best fit for cyber hardening, monitoring, resilience, and protection of operational tech. Federal/State administered. Strong fit for local-government cybersecurity initiatives protecting l… |
| Florida DEM – State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHGP) |
Federal / State Florida DEM (FEMA) |
Varies · Check FDEM Portal |
Communications / detection / intelligence / target hardening / UAS with approvals / command systems / sensors Homeland security / counterterrorism / critical infrastructure / interoperable preparedness |
Florida homeland-security pass-through supporting state and local preparedness activities addressing terrorism. Tech should map to homeland-security core capabilities. Strong fit for interoperable communications and detection. Federal/State administered. Best fit for terrorism-preparedness, critical-infrastructure protection, and prepare… |
| Florida DEM – Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) |
Federal / Local Florida DEM (FEMA) |
Varies · Check FDEM Portal |
Interoperable communications / surveillance / detection / planning systems / response equipment Urban-area homeland security / counterterrorism / regional preparedness |
Regional homeland-security funding for Florida urban areas designated under FEMA’s UASI framework. Tech should support approved urban-area homeland-security capabilities and regional preparedness investments. Federal/Local administered. Best fit for eligible high-threat, high-density urban-area projects focused on terrorism prevention. |
| First Responder Outreach Grant |
Private Gary Sinise Foundation |
Rolling · (Ongoing) |
Drones / Radios / Tactical Gear Police / Fire / EMS |
National philanthropic source providing essential equipment and training to law enforcement, EMS, and fire departments. Funding is strictly for "essential equipment" and training. No building or operating costs allowed. Open to all first responder departments. Prioritizes volunteer and underfunded agencies. |
| Rapid Response & Community Grants |
Private Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
Rolling · (Ongoing) |
SAR Tech / Drones / Disaster Tools Local Gov / Law Enforcement |
Strategic investments in efforts that protect lives and help the region emerge stronger after hurricanes/disasters. Technology must be specifically framed as a tool for disaster readiness, hurricane recovery, or coordinated emergency response. Must serve Sarasota, Charlotte, or DeSoto Counties. |
| OVW – Local LE Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes |
Federal DOJ / OVW |
Jun 1, 2026 · Expected Summer 2026 |
Digital-forensics tools / cyber-investigation tools / victim-evidence collection systems Cybercrime / stalking / harassment / tech-enabled abuse |
Federal OVW grant for cybercrime investigations and enforcement focused on harms such as stalking and digital offenses. Tech should directly support cybercrime enforcement, digital evidence collection, or specialized investigative capacity. Federal discretionary grant. Best fit for law-enforcement agencies investigating cyberstalking, on… |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program |
Federal OVW |
Apr 30, 2027 · Projected |
Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools Domestic violence / sexual assault / dating violence / stalking |
Supports coordinated criminal-justice improvements addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Technology should strengthen the justice-system response to covered crimes rather than general patrol modernization. Requires a victim-centered, coordinated criminal-justice response addressing domestic violence… |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant |
Private Lowe's Foundation |
Mar 1, 2027 · Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades Local Gov / Community Partners |
Corporate grant program for high-impact renovations and safety equipment that strengthens local neighborhoods. Strong success for fixed surveillance, lighting, and first-responder facility renovations. 2026 Nomination window closed. Focuses on "Restoring or Renovating" physical community hubs. |
Grant deadlines and availability can change quickly. Programs marked as projected, expected, passed, or rolling should be verified directly with the linked official source or administering agency before application planning.
Award Intelligence
Recent Florida Public-Safety Award Examples
Award history can help agencies see that funding is actively awarded to public-safety organizations. These examples are provided for planning context and do not guarantee future funding.
| Awardee | Grant | Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County disparity group | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / joint allocation | $530,746 | FY 2024 |
| Pinellas County + St. Petersburg City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / joint allocation | $163,510 | FY 2024 |
| Alachua County + Gainesville City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / joint allocation | $107,752 | FY 2024 |
| Leon County + Tallahassee City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / joint allocation | $103,637 | FY 2024 |
| Jacksonville City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $479,076 | FY 2024 |
| Orange County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $383,673 | FY 2024 |
| Miami-Dade County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $383,023 | FY 2024 |
| Miami City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $229,450 | FY 2024 |
| Orlando City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $197,090 | FY 2024 |
| Tampa City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $157,634 | FY 2024 |
| Hillsborough County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $148,372 | FY 2024 |
| Palm Beach County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $121,292 | FY 2024 |
| Escambia County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $121,157 | FY 2024 |
| Pasco County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $118,530 | FY 2024 |
| Manatee County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $113,114 | FY 2024 |
| Lee County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $107,833 | FY 2024 |
| Polk County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / direct allocation | $103,501 | FY 2024 |
The examples above include selected Florida award records from the uploaded awardee dataset, including local JAG allocations. Agencies should review official award documents for complete award lists and current program details.
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