State Public Safety Grant Guide
Kansas Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Kansas law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Kansas 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.
Kansas agencies should use this page as a starting point for funding research, then verify all deadlines, eligibility requirements, allowable costs, and procurement rules with the official funding source, local procurement office, grant administrator, and legal counsel as appropriate.
Planning note: No state-wide ban. Agencies may purchase foreign drones unless using federal funds. MANDATORY: NDAA-compliance required if purchasing with Federal Funds. Agencies should confirm current requirements before issuing solicitations, selecting technology, or spending grant funds.
Available Funding Pathways
Kansas Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant | Private | Firehouse Subs Foundation | Drones / Thermal / Rescue Tech | Expected: Jul 9, 2026 |
| BJA – Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program | Federal | BJA | Body-worn cameras / docking / storage / evidence management / policy & training | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| BJA – Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) | Federal | BJA | Data-sharing / deflection platforms / naloxone support systems / case management / coordination tools | Projected: May 1, 2027 |
| Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants | Federal | BJA | Crime-lab equipment / LIMS / DNA / toxicology / digital forensics | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) | Federal | BJA | DNA lab equipment / Rapid DNA / CODIS processing / capacity expansion | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| BJA – Local JAG Direct Allocations | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Patrol equipment / investigative tools / records systems / communications / officer safety | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| BJA – Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program | Federal | BJA | Body armor vests | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| BJA Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program | Federal / State | BJA | Treatment-program support / case management / recovery support / reentry coordination | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) | Federal | BJA | Evidence management / lab testing / case tracking / multidisciplinary coordination | Projected: Aug 1, 2026 |
| DOJ – STOP School Violence Program | Federal | BJA / COPS | Anonymous reporting systems / alerting / communication / limited school-safety technology | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| COPS – Hiring Program (CHP) | Federal | COPS Office | Hiring / rehire support / community-policing capacity | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants | Federal | COPS Office | Pilot projects / analytics / outreach / workflow improvement / novel tools | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program | Federal | COPS Office | Wellness programming / training / clinical support / family resources | Expected: Jun 23, 2026 |
| Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training | Federal | COPS Office | Training delivery / scenario tools / program support | Expected: May 27, 2026 |
| COPS – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) | Federal | COPS Office | Notification tech / locks / lighting / law-enforcement training / coordination | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Dane G. Hansen – Community Grant Program | Private | Dane G. Hansen Foundation | Drones / SAR / Disaster Response | Expected: May 25, 2026 |
| OJJDP – Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative tools / training / victim services / community education | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Police Foundation of KC – Crime Suppression Grant | Private | Police Foundation of KC | Surveillance / LPR / Drones | KCMO Internal: Rolling |
| Kansas AG – Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Fund (HTVAF) | State | Kansas AG / Victim Services | Training / victim-response coordination / awareness tools | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Apr/May 2027. |
| Kansas AG – Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program | State | Kansas AG / State | Firearm detection and screening technology | First-come, first-served: Rolling |
| KGGP – Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) | Federal / State | KGGP (DOJ/BJA) | RMS / digital evidence / body cameras / radios / investigative tools / information-sharing systems | Check KGGP Portal: Varies |
| KGGP – Federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (BVP) | Federal / State | KGGP (DOJ/BJA) | Ballistic vests | Check KGGP/BVP Portal: Varies |
| KGGP – Federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | KGGP (DOJ/BJA) | Mobile technology / crisis-response tools / case management / court / lethality-assessment support | Check KGGP Portal: Varies |
| KGGP – Federal Paul Coverdell National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act (NFSIA) | Federal / State | KGGP (DOJ/NIJ) | Crime-lab instruments / forensic software / digital evidence / lab information systems | IInternal Allocation: Varies |
| KGGP – Federal S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant | Federal / State | KGGP (DOJ/OVW) | Body cameras / interview-room tech / evidence systems / lethality-assessment workflows | Check KGGP Portal: Varies |
| KGGP – Local Safety and Security Equipment Grant Program (LSSE) | State | KGGP | Radios / encryption upgrades / interoperable communications / safety-security equipment / IT infrastructure | Check KGGP Portal: Varies |
| KGGP – National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) | Federal / State | KGGP (DOJ/BJS) | Record digitization / data integration / fingerprint / repository modernization | IInternal Allocation: Varies |
| KGGP – Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) | Federal / State | KGGP (DOJ/BJA) | Treatment program equipment / telehealth / data tracking / case management | IInternal Allocation: Varies |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| District of Kansas – Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) | Federal | DOJ / USAO District of Kansas | Gun-crime intelligence / analytics / coordinated enforcement support | Check USAO KS: Varies |
| Kauffman Foundation – Capacity Building Grants | Private | Kauffman Foundation | IT Upgrades / Cybersecurity / AI | Projected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| KDOT – STEP / Distracted Driving & Community Safety | Federal / State | KDOT (NHTSA) | Education / media / data analysis / enforcement-support tools | Expected: May 15, 2026 |
| KDOT – Behavioral Safety Grants / STEP | Federal / State | KDOT (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement support / traffic-safety equipment / training / media / evaluation | Expected: Jun 30, 2026 |
| KDOT – Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Enhanced) | Federal / State | KDOT (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement / DUI support personnel / traffic-safety equipment / media / analysis | Expected: Jun 30, 2026 |
| KDOT – STEP Enhanced / Impaired Driving Enforcement | Federal / State | KDOT (NHTSA) | DUI checkpoint support / phlebotomist-jailer overtime / enforcement gear | Expected: Jun 30, 2026 |
| KDOT – STEP Enhanced / Speed & Aggressive Driving | Federal / State | KDOT (NHTSA) | Radar-LiDAR / overtime / campaign media | Expected: Jun 30, 2026 |
| KDOT – STEP / Occupant Protection Campaigns | Federal / State | KDOT (NHTSA) | Overtime / education / campaign-support tools | Expected: Jun 30, 2026 |
| KDOT – STEP Enhanced / Equipment & Analytics | Federal / State | KDOT (NHTSA) | Traffic-safety equipment / training / media / data analysis-evaluation | Expected: Jun 30, 2026 |
| Sunderland Foundation – Capital & Special Projects | Private | Sunderland Foundation | Bricks & Mortar / Capital Tech | (Invited Only): Rolling |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Kansas Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Kansas departments, counties, colleges, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman County Sheriff’s Office | JAG 2025 | Sheriff’s office / public safety | $167,766 | 2025 |
| Wellington Police Department | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $154,966 | 2025 |
| Unified Gov’t. of Wyandotte Co./Kansas City, KS – Sheriff’s Off. | JAG 2025 | Sheriff’s office / public safety | $141,813 | 2025 |
| Kansas Highway Patrol | JAG 2025 | State police / highway safety | $105,678 | 2025 |
| Baxter Springs Police Department | LSSE 2024 | Police department / interoperability equipment | $90,000 | 2024 |
| Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office | LSSE 2024 | Sheriff’s office / interoperability equipment | $86,507 | 2024 |
| Merriam Police Department | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $85,002 | 2025 |
| Jackson County Sheriff’s Office | JAG 2025 | Sheriff’s office / public safety | $83,840 | 2025 |
| Morris County Sheriff’s Office | JAG 2025 | Sheriff’s office / public safety | $83,840 | 2025 |
| Kansas Judicial Branch | JAG 2025 | Courts / records / justice tech | $83,545 | 2025 |
| Northwest Kansas Community Corrections | JAG 2025 | Corrections / community corrections | $79,236 | 2025 |
| Gray County Sheriff’s Office | LSSE 2024 | Sheriff’s office / interoperability equipment | $72,000 | 2024 |
| Coffey County Sheriff’s Office | JAG 2025 | Sheriff’s office / public safety | $71,000 | 2025 |
| Shawnee County Department of Corrections | JAG 2025 | Corrections | $71,000 | 2025 |
| Unified Gov’t. of Wyandotte Co./Kansas City, KS – Police Dept. | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $68,334 | 2025 |
| Scott City Police Department | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $45,492 | 2025 |
| 5th Judicial District Community Corrections | JAG 2025 | Corrections / community corrections | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Marysville Police Department | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Meade County Sheriff’s Office | JAG 2025 | Sheriff’s office / public safety | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Coffeyville Police Department | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Gardner Police Department | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $31,093 | 2025 |
| Johnson County Crime Lab | JAG 2025 | Crime lab / forensics | $30,819 | 2025 |
| Hiawatha Police Department | JAG 2025 | General law enforcement / public safety | $15,853 | 2025 |
| Pratt Police Department | JAG 2025 | Police department / public safety | $10,495 | 2025 |
The Kansas award dataset reviewed for this page includes 24 award records totaling approximately $1,738,279 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Kansas 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, Kansas 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.