State Public Safety Grant Guide
Illinois 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 Illinois.
Grant pathways59
Award records reviewed48
Funding sources25
Fiscal yearJul 1 - Jun 30
Illinois Funding Context
Public-safety funding for urban, suburban, rural, and statewide mission needs
Illinois agencies operate across a broad public-safety landscape that includes dense urban environments, suburban communities, agricultural regions, interstate corridors, major events, critical infrastructure, river and rail networks, campus communities, and rural response areas. This page organizes Illinois 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 Illinois 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
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
Homeland Security / Emergency Management
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS)
POST / Training Commission
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)
State Drone / Surveillance Status
No statewide ban identified
State Reference
N/A
Fiscal Year
Jul 1 - Jun 30
Compliance note: No state-wide ban. Agencies may purchase foreign drones unless using federal funds. 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
Illinois Grant Opportunities
The following grant pathways were compiled for Illinois 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 policy, training, and privacy controls. |
| 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 addressing opioids, stimulants, overdose, and cross-system coordination. |
| 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; strongest for state or local forensic units, labs, or closely aligned law-enforcement evidence functions. |
| 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 / investigative tools / records systems / communications / officer safety General law enforcement / violent crime / prosecution / county justice-system support |
Direct DOJ JAG formula allocations for eligible Illinois counties and cities to support general law enforcement needs. Tech is broadly eligible if tied to JAG purposes. Sensitive equipment/surveillance requires stronger justification and DOJ approval. Only jurisdictions listed in BJA’s annual local allocation document can apply directly (e.g., Chicago, Rockford). Disparate jurisdictions must execute an MOU. |
| 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 treatment (MAT), and comprehensive community reentry or aftercare plans. Eligible technology requests must directly support therapeutic workflows, such as medical case-management systems, telehealth/telemedicine screening tools, and cross-agency data sharing for reentry coordination. General law enforcement hardware and basic jail security upgrades are not eligible. Best fit for treatment-program implementation,… |
| 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 strengthening investigations and victim response. |
| 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 coordinated school-safety solutions. |
| 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 task forces. |
| 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 law-enforcement officers for community policing. Best fit when the agency can support long-term officer retention after the federal share ends. |
| 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 innovative projects that advance community policing. |
| 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 officer wellness strategies. |
| 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 governments. Requires a school-safety purpose and strong prevention/response logic. |
| 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 interoperable communications; recent cycles have sometimes been invitational or congressionally directed rather than fully open competitions. |
| ICJIA – National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/BJS) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Live-scan fingerprinting / records digitization / submission interfaces / data-quality tools Records improvement / criminal history / booking / firearms-disqualifier reporting |
Illinois-administered federal grant supporting criminal-history record improvements, including live-scan equipment. Tech is the core use case. Best fit for live-scan equipment, associated software, and record-quality automation. Federal/State administered. ICJIA subawards focus heavily on justice agencies needing live-scan equipment. |
| ICJIA – NICS Reporting Improvement Program (NARIP) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/BJS) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Records automation / interfaces / data cleanup / background-check reporting tools Firearms disqualifier reporting / protective-order records / warrants / domestic-violence record improvement |
Illinois-administered federal records-improvement program supporting reporting to systems used for firearm background checks. Tech should directly improve the identification, submission, and quality of disqualifying records. Federal/State administered. Best fit for agencies improving records used for firearm background checks (NICS). |
| ICJIA – Paul Coverdell National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Lab equipment / software / LIMS / forensic instrumentation / training Forensics / crime-lab modernization / evidence processing |
Illinois-administered forensic-science grant supporting facilities, computerization, equipment, and training. Tech is central. Strong fit for lab instrumentation, LIMS, and evidence-processing systems rather than field tools. Federal/State administered. Best fit for crime laboratories and medical examiners. |
| ICJIA – Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/BJA) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
NIBIN support / analytics / investigative tools / community violence-reduction support systems Gun violence / violent crime reduction / prosecution / investigations / community-outreach support |
Illinois-administered PSN funding supports gun-crime reduction strategies through prosecutors and investigators. Tech should support violent-crime reduction: analytics, NIBIN workflows, case management, and outreach tools. Federal/State administered. Strong fit for coordinated anti-gun-crime strategies involving police and prosecutors. |
| ICJIA – Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/BJA) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Treatment-delivery tools / case management / telehealth / reentry coordination / program equipment Corrections / jail treatment / reentry / substance-use response |
Illinois DOJ pass-through funding for correctional residential and jail-based substance-use treatment and aftercare. Tech should directly support treatment delivery, telehealth, MAT support, or reentry coordination. Federal/State administered. Best fit for state correctional or detention programs providing SUD treatment. |
| ICJIA – Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/OVC) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Victim case management / hotline and advocacy tools / secure communications / service-delivery technology Victim services / witness assistance / crime response / prosecutor and law-enforcement-linked victim support |
Illinois-administered VOCA victim-assistance funding supports direct services to crime victims across the state. Tech must support direct victim services, coordinated communications, secure documentation, or program administration. Federal/State administered. Best fit for programs delivering direct services to crime victims. |
| ICJIA – Violence Against Women Act (STOP VAWA) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/OVW) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Victim-notification systems / lethality assessment tools / case management / training / evidence and response tools Domestic violence / sexual assault / stalking / dating violence response |
Illinois-administered OVW STOP formula funding for law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim-service partners. Tech should strengthen coordinated response, victim safety, offender accountability, or interagency coordination. Federal/State administered. STOP funds include required law-enforcement allocations. |
| ICJIA – Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/OVW) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Case management / advocacy tools / secure communications / service-delivery technology Sexual assault response / victim services / advocacy support / SANE-supportive coordination |
Illinois SASP formula funding supports intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, and related assistance for sexual-assault victims. Tech should support advocacy, coordination, and confidential victim assistance rather than broad equipment replacement. Federal/State administered. Best fit for adult and child sexual-assault response systems and direct service support. |
| ICJIA – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/OVW) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / investigative coordination Domestic violence / sexual assault / stalking / older-adult and disability-centered response |
Illinois-administered OVW program supporting responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related abuse cases. Tech should strengthen the justice-system response to covered crimes rather than general patrol modernization. Federal/State administered. Requires a victim-centered, coordinated criminal-justice response. |
| ICJIA – Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) |
Federal / State Illinois ICJIA (DOJ/BJA) |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Patrol equipment / investigative tech / RMS / body cameras / communications / forensic support General law enforcement / prosecution / corrections / prevention / reentry / justice-system improvement |
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority administers the state JAG award for criminal-justice initiatives, equipment, and info systems. Tech is generally eligible when it directly supports an approved JAG purpose area. Federal/State administered. Strong fit for multi-jurisdiction violent-crime reduction, task forces, and technology modernization. |
| ICJIA – Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement |
State Illinois ICJIA |
Jun 15, 2026 · Projected |
Less-lethal devices / conducted-energy devices / training systems / policy implementation support Use-of-force modernization / officer safety / de-escalation / accountable policing |
Illinois law-enforcement grant program supporting less-lethal devices, training, and associated implementation costs. Best fit for less-lethal weapon systems (like Tasers), instructor training, and policy rollout support. Built specifically for Illinois LE agencies seeking less-lethal alternatives and associated training. |
| ICJIA – Violent Crime Witness Protection Program (VCWPP) |
State Illinois ICJIA |
Mar 1, 2027 · Passed (Mar 30, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
Secure communications / relocation coordination / case management / safety planning tools Violent crime / witness protection / prosecution support / victim safety |
Illinois state program designed to protect victims and witnesses who fear retaliation, including relocation support. Tech must be directly tied to victim/witness safety (case coordination, secure comms, relocation tracking). Reimburses prosecutors and police protecting victims/witnesses who fear retaliation in violent-crime cases. |
| ICJIA – Community-Law Enforcement Partnership for Deflection and Substance Abuse Treatment (CLEP) |
State Illinois ICJIA |
Varies · Check ICJIA Portal |
Referral platforms / case management / communications / program equipment Substance-use response / diversion / deflection / community-policing alternatives |
Illinois program helping LE develop and implement deflection models offering pathways to substance-use treatment. Tech should directly support screening, referral, coordination, case management, or treatment handoff. Best fit for departments building deflection pathways moving individuals toward treatment instead of the justice system. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Patrol overtime / enforcement details / enforcement consumables / data-driven deployment Traffic safety enforcement / high-visibility enforcement / crash reduction |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant for state or local agencies addressing priority crash and enforcement issues. Tech and equipment should support enforcement operations directly, such as speed-measurement tools and mobile data. Federal/State administered. Best fit for sustained, high-visibility traffic enforcement tied to priority crash problems. |
| IDOT – Injury Prevention - General |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Education tools / outreach materials / campaign support / community prevention tools Traffic injury prevention / public education / behavior-change programs |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant for state or local agencies addressing priority crash and enforcement issues. Tech should support outreach, education, injury-prevention messaging, or campaign execution rather than general patrol modernization. Federal/State administered. Best fit for public information and education strategies addressing crash risks. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention - General |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Breath-testing devices / DRE tools / checkpoint support / outreach materials DUI prevention / impaired driving reduction / alcohol and drug-impaired driving response |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant addressing impaired driving crashes. Tech should directly support impaired-driving prevention, enforcement, screening, or evidence collection. Federal/State administered. Strong fit for local initiatives combining education, enforcement, and prevention. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Education tools / enforcement support / campaign materials / visibility and outreach tools Pedestrian safety / bicycle safety / vulnerable-road-user crash reduction |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant addressing pedestrian and bicycle crashes. Tech should support safer vulnerable-road-user operations, visibility, education, or public messaging. Federal/State administered. Best fit for projects reducing crashes through local education and awareness. |
| IDOT – Law Enforcement Liaison Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Training / coordination systems / communication tools / outreach resources Traffic safety coordination / law-enforcement program support / statewide peer engagement |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting peer law-enforcement mobilization. Tech should support liaison, training, communication, and coordination rather than patrol equipment. Federal/State administered. Best fit for organizations serving as peer-to-peer traffic-safety coordinators. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Racial Profiling Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Data-collection systems / reporting software / training and records support Traffic-stop data collection / compliance / policy and reporting |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting stop-data reporting and compliance. Tech should directly support data collection, reporting, auditing, analysis, or training related to stop-data compliance. Federal/State administered. Best fit for agencies strengthening racial-profiling data collection workflows. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Traffic Records Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Records systems / e-reporting / analytics / data-quality tools / integration support Traffic records / crash reporting / data quality / records integration |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting crash-data and citation-system improvements. Tech should directly improve traffic-records capture, quality, analysis, or sharing rather than general patrol modernization. Federal/State administered. Best fit for agencies improving crash or citation data quality and integration. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention TSRP Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Case coordination / impaired-driving records support / training tools Impaired driving / prosecution support / toxicology and legal coordination |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant addressing impaired driving prosecution support. Tech should support prosecution coordination, case development, training, or specialized records workflows. Federal/State administered. Best fit for Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor-style support and coordination. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DUI Court Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Case management / screening tools / treatment-coordination support / data systems DUI courts / impaired-driving accountability / recidivism reduction |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting DUI court operations and accountability. Tech should support case management, participant monitoring, screening, reporting, or court coordination. Federal/State administered. Best fit for DUI court operations linking enforcement, courts, and treatment. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Child Passenger Safety Resource Center (CPSRC) Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Training materials / inspection-station support / outreach / program equipment Child passenger safety / occupant protection / injury prevention |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting child passenger safety programs. Tech should support CPS education, training, inspection resources, outreach, or program coordination. Federal/State administered. Best fit for child passenger safety education and community outreach initiatives. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DRE Training Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
DRE training tools / instructional support / impairment-detection equipment Drug-impaired driving / DRE capability / advanced enforcement training |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting Drug Recognition Expert training. Tech should support DRE training, impairment-detection workflows, documentation, or program support. Federal/State administered. Best fit for agencies building or sustaining Drug Recognition Expert capabilities. |
| IDOT – Local Agency e-Digital Alert Technology Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Digital alert systems / vehicle-warning technology / responder-safety equipment Officer safety / roadside safety / digital emergency alerting |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant funding vehicle-warning and digital alert technologies. Tech is the core use case and should directly improve scene safety through digital alerting systems. Federal/State administered. Best fit for responder and roadside-safety technologies. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Full Time DUI/DRE Officer Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Officer position support / DRE tools / breath or screening equipment / deployment support Impaired driving enforcement / specialist officer support / DRE capability |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting dedicated DUI/DRE officers. Tech should be limited to tools needed to support the funded specialist function and associated enforcement. Federal/State administered. Best fit for departments committing dedicated DUI or DUI/DRE enforcement personnel. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Training tools / communication resources / outreach systems Impaired driving / judicial education / court-system coordination |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting judicial outreach and education. Tech should support training, communication, or coordination functions for the judicial-outreach mission. Federal/State administered. Best fit for judicial and court-partner outreach tied to impaired-driving prevention. |
| IDOT – Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention Strike Force/Task Force Program |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Overtime enforcement support / shared equipment / deployment and communications support Impaired driving / regional task force / strike-force enforcement |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting multi-agency impaired driving strike forces. Tech should directly support high-visibility DUI task-force operations, coordination, and evidence support. Federal/State administered. Best fit for regional or multi-agency impaired-driving strike-force models. |
| IDOT – Local Agency State DRE Coordinator |
Federal / State Illinois IDOT (NHTSA) |
Apr 1, 2027 · Passed (Apr 10, 2026). Next Expected: Apr 2027. |
Training coordination tools / records and roster systems / communication tools Drug-impaired driving / statewide program management / DRE coordination |
Illinois Department of Transportation traffic-safety grant supporting statewide DRE coordination and program management. Tech should support statewide coordination, certification, scheduling, communications, or records-management needs. Federal/State administered. Best fit for statewide DRE leadership, training coordination, and program management. |
| IEMA-OHS – Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) |
Federal / State Illinois IEMA-OHS (PHMSA) |
Mar 1, 2027 · Passed (April). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
Hazmat planning tools / training equipment / detection support / communication and exercise tools Hazmat response / transportation safety / LEPC planning / multi-agency preparedness |
Illinois administers HMEP to increase state and local effectiveness in handling hazmat incidents. Tech should directly support hazardous-material planning, training, and incident readiness. Federal/State administered. Best fit for local emergency planning committees. |
| IEMA-OHS / DoIT – State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) |
Federal / State Illinois IEMA-OHS / DoIT (FEMA/CISA) |
Varies · Contact IEMA-OHS/DoIT |
Endpoint security / MFA / monitoring / assessment tools / incident response / cybersecurity training Cybersecurity / local-government resilience / 911 and public-safety network protection / continuity of operations |
Illinois uses FEMA cybersecurity funding to help local governments improve cybersecurity capabilities, tools, and training. Tech is the core use case. Strong fit for endpoint protection, monitoring, incident response, and cybersecurity training. Federal/State administered. Best fit for local units of government and public-safety agencies strengthening cyber resilience. |
| IEMA-OHS – State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) |
Federal / State Illinois IEMA-OHS (FEMA) |
Varies · Expected Spring/Summer 2026 |
Interoperable communications / protective equipment / bomb-squad and tactical support / analytics / detection / training and exercises Homeland security / terrorism prevention / all-hazards preparedness / intelligence and response |
Illinois administers SHSP to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and catastrophic events. Tech must clearly support allowable capabilities such as interoperable comms, intelligence fusion, and detection. Federal/State administered. Best fit for statewide or regional prevention, protection, and response. |
| IEMA-OHS – Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) |
Federal / State Illinois IEMA-OHS (FEMA) |
Varies · Expected Spring/Summer 2026 |
Interoperable communications / regional command systems / tactical gear / intelligence and detection / training and exercises Urban security / terrorism prevention / Chicago-area regional preparedness / response |
Illinois administers UASI as the Chicago-area homeland-security funding stream for eligible regional projects. Tech should directly strengthen regional prevention, response, or intelligence capabilities serving the Chicago urban area. Federal/State administered. Eligible applicants must directly benefit the City of Chicago and Cook County. |
| IEMA-OHS – Preparedness and Response (PAR) Grant Program |
State Illinois IEMA-OHS |
Jun 1, 2026 · Expected |
Communications / deployable systems / incident-management tools / training and exercise support Statewide emergency preparedness / mutual aid / all-hazards response capability |
Illinois administers PAR to provide grants for unmet homeland-security and emergency-preparedness needs. Tech should strengthen statewide emergency preparedness and all-hazards response capabilities. State-funded. Best fit for local governments and mutual-aid organizations addressing unmet preparedness needs. |
| 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 affiliated online child-exploitation investigations. |
| CFMC Mission & Emergency Grants |
Private CF for McHenry County |
Rolling · (Emergency) / June 2026 (Mission) |
Emergency Infrastructure / Tech failures Local Gov / Law Enforcement |
Competitive and rolling grants supporting safety and infrastructure failures in McHenry County. Emergency Grants (Rolling) require initial contact with Jake Schlicht. MISSION grants provide up to $25k. Eligible: Units of local government and municipalities. Mission Grants are even-year cycles (2026). |
| ILACP Foundation Projects / IDOT Safety Grants |
Private ILACP Foundation |
Jun 25, 2026 · Expected |
Traffic Safety / Wellness / Management Law Enforcement (All Sizes) |
Fosters development of LE management and promotes traffic safety initiatives via IDOT funding. Traffic Safety (STEP/SANEP) grants are the primary tech/overtime vehicle for IL agencies. Foundation facilitates IDOT grants. High interest in management tech and wellness tools. |
| OVW – Local LE Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes |
Federal DOJ / OVW |
Jun 1, 2026 · Expected Summer 2026 |
Computers / forensic tools / software / training / digital-evidence analysis Cyberstalking / sextortion / digital abuse investigations |
Federal OVW grant for cybercrime investigations focused on harms such as stalking, harassment, and digital offenses. Tech should support cybercrime investigations, forensic analysis, and task forces tied to stalking or harassment. Federal discretionary grant. Supports efforts to prevent, investigate, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals. |
| 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, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. |
| Community Foundation – Serving West Central IL |
Private Community Foundation (Adams/Pike) |
Mar 1, 2027 · Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Mar 2027. |
SAR / Surveillance / General Support Local Gov / Law Enforcement |
Annual competitive process for units of government to fund public safety and community betterment. Tech must be framed as a "Community Improvement" or safety necessity. All apps included in "Book of Opportunities." Serves 12 counties (4 in IL, 8 in MO). Grants range $1k–$7.5k. Agencies must serve public/charitable purposes. |
| VFR Foundation Thermal Imaging Grant |
Private VFR Foundation |
TBD · Passed (Awards complete for 2026) |
Thermal Imaging / Drones Law Enforcement / Fire |
Dedicated to providing advanced thermal imaging and situational awareness technology to first responders. STATUS: All 2026 thermal units (Seek Fire Pro 300) have been awarded. Reopening Jan 1, 2027. National scope; Illinois is a primary service region for rural and under-resourced departments. |
| 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 information should be treated as a planning resource. Agencies should confirm current availability, eligibility, allowable costs, and deadlines directly with the official grantor or state administering agency before applying.
Award History
Recent Illinois Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that similar organizations have successfully received funding. These examples can support planning conversations, but agencies should consult official award records for complete details.
| Awardee | Grant | Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) | ICJIA Less Lethal Alternatives | Less-lethal / Tasers / de-escalation training | $5,000,000 | SFY 2025 |
| Chicago City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $1,665,907 | FY 2024 |
| Rockford City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $311,766 | FY 2024 |
| Springfield City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $102,609 | FY 2024 |
| Peoria City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $94,635 | FY 2024 |
| Champaign City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $69,175 | FY 2024 |
| Decatur City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $58,510 | FY 2024 |
| Joliet City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $57,693 | FY 2024 |
| Danville City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $53,178 | FY 2024 |
| Cicero City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $35,884 | FY 2024 |
| Chicago Heights City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $33,243 | FY 2024 |
| Harvey City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $33,050 | FY 2024 |
| DeKalb City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $26,853 | FY 2024 |
| Moline City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $25,123 | FY 2024 |
| Rock Island City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $24,596 | FY 2024 |
| Aurora City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $23,202 | FY 2024 |
| Waukegan City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $21,953 | FY 2024 |
| Bloomington City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $20,896 | FY 2024 |
| Elgin City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $20,849 | FY 2024 |
| Alton City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $20,223 | FY 2024 |
| Oak Park City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $19,503 | FY 2024 |
| Calumet City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $19,167 | FY 2024 |
| Sangamon County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $18,782 | FY 2024 |
| Granite City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $18,543 | FY 2024 |
| Will County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $18,158 | FY 2024 |
| East St Louis City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $17,341 | FY 2024 |
| Urbana City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $17,053 | FY 2024 |
| Belleville City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $16,861 | FY 2024 |
| Carbondale City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $16,861 | FY 2024 |
| Evanston City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $16,044 | FY 2024 |
| Peoria County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $15,853 | FY 2024 |
| Skokie City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $15,708 | FY 2024 |
| Bolingbrook City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $15,084 | FY 2024 |
| Cook County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $14,220 | FY 2024 |
| Madison City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $14,027 | FY 2024 |
| Maywood City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $13,594 | FY 2024 |
| Normal City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $13,067 | FY 2024 |
| Calumet Park City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $12,250 | FY 2024 |
| Lansing City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $12,106 | FY 2024 |
| Zion City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,770 | FY 2024 |
| Blue Island City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,577 | FY 2024 |
| Pekin City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,482 | FY 2024 |
| Kankakee City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,337 | FY 2024 |
| Winnebago County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,144 | FY 2024 |
| Berwyn City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,049 | FY 2024 |
| St Clair County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $10,809 | FY 2024 |
| Bellwood City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $10,424 | FY 2024 |
| Loves Park City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $10,185 | FY 2024 |
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
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Finding a grant is only part of the process. Once funding is identified or awarded, Illinois 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 simplify purchasing, access contract pricing, and move faster from funding approval to field-ready capability.
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.