State Public Safety Grant Guide
Indiana Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Indiana law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, traffic safety, forensic science, training, and mission support.
This Indiana 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.
Indiana agencies should use this page as a starting point for funding research, then verify all deadlines, eligibility requirements, allowable costs, reporting obligations, and procurement rules with the official funding source, local procurement office, grant administrator, and legal counsel as appropriate.
Planning note: Indiana currently shows no statewide drone or surveillance procurement ban in this dataset; however, NDAA-compliance remains mandatory when purchasing drones or covered technologies with federal funds. Agencies should confirm current requirements before issuing solicitations, selecting technology, or spending grant funds.
Available Funding Pathways
Indiana Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Indiana 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 camera systems / maintenance / data storage / program implementation | Oct 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| BJA – Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) | Federal | BJA | Data-sharing / deflection platforms / naloxone support systems / case management / coordination tools | May 1, 2027 (Projected) |
| Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants | Federal | BJA | Crime-lab equipment / LIMS / DNA / toxicology / digital forensics | Oct 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) | Federal | BJA | DNA lab equipment / Rapid DNA / CODIS processing / capacity expansion | Oct 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| BJA – Local JAG Direct Allocations | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Patrol equipment / investigative tools / records systems / communications / officer safety | Apr 1, 2027 Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| BJA – Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | Federal | BJA | Body armor / protective equipment | Jul 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| BJA Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program | Federal / State | BJA | Treatment-program support / case management / recovery support / reentry coordination | Jan 1, 2027 (Projected) |
| National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) | Federal | BJA | Evidence management / lab testing / case tracking / multidisciplinary coordination | Aug 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| DOJ – STOP School Violence Program | Federal | BJA / COPS | Anonymous reporting systems / alerting / communication / limited school-safety technology | Jul 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| CIPF Invest in Blue Fund | Private | Central Indiana Police Foundation (CIPF) | Ballistic Plates / Trauma Kits / Tech | Rolling |
| COPS – Hiring Program (CHP) | Federal | COPS Office | Limited technology; primarily personnel support | Jul 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants | Federal | COPS Office | Pilot projects / analytics / outreach / workflow improvement / novel tools | Jul 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program | Federal | COPS Office | Wellness programming / training / clinical support / family resources | Jun 23, 2026 (Expected) |
| Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training | Federal | COPS Office | Training delivery / scenario tools / program support | May 27, 2026 (Expected) |
| COPS – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) | Federal | COPS Office | Access control / emergency communications / security technology / coordination tools | Jun 18, 2026 (Expected) |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Apr 1, 2027 (Projected) |
| IPSF Agency Support & Innovation Grant | Private | Indy Public Safety Foundation (IPSF) | Innovative Tech / Surveillance / Wellness | Rolling (Coordinated) |
| GIFT IX (Matching Grants) | Private | Lilly Endowment | Community Safety / Records / Infrastructure | Jun 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| OJJDP – Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / cyber-investigation tools / training / evidence processing | Oct 1, 2026 (Projected) |
| ICJI – Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) | Federal / State | Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (DOJ/BJA) | RMS / digital evidence / body cameras / radios / investigative tools / information-sharing systems | Varies Expected Summer/Fall 2026 |
| ICJI – Law Enforcement Training Grant | State | ICJI | Training systems / simulation tools / allowable training-related equipment and costs | Rolling Periodic Certification |
| ICJI – Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant Program | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/BJA) | Treatment program equipment / data tracking / telehealth support / case management | Jan 1, 2028 Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: 2028. |
| ICJI – Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/NIJ) | Lab equipment / forensic instrumentation / evidence-processing technology / backlog-reduction support | Varies Check ICJI Portal |
| ICJI – National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/BJS) | Live-scan / repository interfaces / records digitization / data-quality and reporting tools | Varies Check ICJI Portal |
| ICJI – NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/BJS) | Data-integration tools / records automation / quality-control systems / reporting interfaces | Varies Check ICJI Portal |
| ICJI – Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/SMART) | Registry tools / matching software / data-cleanup systems / notification support | Varies Check ICJI Portal |
| ICJI – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reallocation Funds | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/BJA) | Audit support / training systems / grievance/investigation workflow tools | Varies Check ICJI Portal |
| Project Safe Neighborhoods (Indiana / ICJI) | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/BJA) | Analytical support / intelligence coordination / targeted enforcement equipment / outreach support | Varies Check ICJI Portal |
| ICJI – Comprehensive Hoosier Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP) | Federal / State | ICJI (NHTSA) | Enforcement overtime / traffic-safety equipment / public-education support / crash-reduction tools | Mar 1, 2027 Passed (Apr 19, 2026). Next Expected: Mar/Apr 2027. |
| ICJI – CHIRP / Click It to Live It (CITLI) | Federal / State | ICJI (NHTSA) | Occupant-protection enforcement support / campaign materials / limited traffic-safety equipment | Mar 1, 2027 Passed (Apr 19, 2026). Next Expected: Mar/Apr 2027. |
| ICJI – CHIRP / Driving Under the Influence Taskforce (DUITF) | Federal / State | ICJI (NHTSA) | DUI enforcement support / testing support / campaign equipment / related overtime | Mar 1, 2027 Passed (Apr 19, 2026). Next Expected: Mar/Apr 2027. |
| ICJI – CHIRP / Stop Arm Violation Enforcement (SAVE) | Federal / State | ICJI (NHTSA) | School-bus safety enforcement support / campaign materials / targeted safety equipment | Mar 1, 2027 Passed (Apr 19, 2026). Next Expected: Mar/Apr 2027. |
| ICJI – CHIRP / Motorcycle High Visibility Awareness (MC-HVA) | Federal / State | ICJI (NHTSA) | Motorcycle-safety campaign support / awareness materials / targeted enforcement equipment | Mar 1, 2027 Passed (Apr 19, 2026). Next Expected: Mar/Apr 2027. |
| ICJI – CHIRP / Non-Motorist Safety (Ped-Bike) | Federal / State | ICJI (NHTSA) | Ped-bike safety campaign support / educational materials / targeted enforcement tools | Mar 1, 2027 Passed (Apr 19, 2026). Next Expected: Mar/Apr 2027. |
| ICJI – Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) | Federal / State | ICJI (NHTSA) | Crash-mapping / crash-investigation tools / records systems / roadside-safety equipment / education technology | May 1, 2027 Passed (May 10, 2026). Next Expected: May 2027. |
| ICJI – STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program for LE | Federal / State | ICJI (DOJ/OVW) | Case-management support / evidence workflows / secure communications / training systems | Jun 1, 2026 Expected Summer 2026 |
| IDHS – State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) | Federal / State | IDHS (FEMA) | Interoperable communications / cybersecurity / intelligence-sharing / protective equipment | Aug 1, 2026 (Expected) |
| IDHS – Secured School Safety Grant | State | IDHS | Security technology / digital mapping / communication systems / vulnerability-assessment tools | Jun 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| IDHS – Indiana Local Body Camera Grant | State | IDHS | Body-worn cameras / associated hardware | Closed Check Portal |
| Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) | State | IDHS (State) | School Safety Tech / Training / PPE | Jun 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Apr 30, 2027 (Projected) |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants | Private | Nina Mason Pulliam Trust | Wellness Tech / SAR / Community Safety | Jun 1, 2026 TBD (Jan & June deadlines. Contact PO 2 mos prior) |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Mar 1, 2027 Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Indiana Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Indiana departments, cities, counties, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $12,608 | FY 2024 |
| Fort Wayne City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $81,147 | FY 2024 |
| Jeffersonville City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,941 | FY 2024 |
| Muncie City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $40,208 | FY 2024 |
| Elkhart City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $56,184 | FY 2024 |
| New Albany City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $14,451 | FY 2024 |
| Kokomo City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $35,254 | FY 2024 |
| East Chicago City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $21,597 | FY 2024 |
| Gary City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $39,986 | FY 2024 |
| Hammond City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $46,497 | FY 2024 |
| Michigan City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $16,262 | FY 2024 |
| Anderson City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $22,867 | FY 2024 |
| Bloomington City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $44,179 | FY 2024 |
| Shelbyville City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $10,226 | FY 2024 |
| St Joseph County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $10,449 | FY 2024 |
| South Bend City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $133,552 | FY 2024 |
| Lafayette City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $38,176 | FY 2024 |
| Vanderburgh County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,624 | FY 2024 |
| Evansville City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $92,200 | FY 2024 |
| Terre Haute City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $47,704 | FY 2024 |
| Indianapolis City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $907,896 | FY 2024 |
| Lawrence City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $15,435 | FY 2024 |
| Mishawaka City | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $11,879 | FY 2024 |
| Warrick County | BJA Local JAG | General law enforcement / local allocation | $12,005 | FY 2024 |
The Indiana award dataset reviewed for this page includes 24 award records. Award examples are provided for planning awareness and should be verified against the official source before use in formal applications or budget planning.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Indiana 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, Indiana 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.