State Public Safety Grant Guide
Maryland Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Maryland law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Maryland 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.
Maryland 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: Maryland currently shows none statewide drone or surveillance procurement ban in this dataset; however, NDAA-compliance remains mandatory when purchasing drones or covered technologies with federal funds. No state-wide ban. Agencies may purchase foreign drones unless using federal funds. Agencies should confirm current requirements before issuing solicitations, selecting technology, or spending grant funds.
Available Funding Pathways
Maryland Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, local, and private funding pathways that may support Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abell Foundation – Criminal Justice & Tech Grant | Private | The Abell Foundation | Forensic Tech / Innovative Pilots / IT | Rolling |
| BCF – Police Foundation Special Grants Fund | Private | Baltimore Community Foundation | Surveillance / SAR / Tactical Gear | Rolling |
| Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant | Private | Firehouse Subs Foundation | Drones / Thermal / Life-saving Tech | Expected: Jul 9, 2026 |
| BJA – Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program | Federal | BJA | Body-worn cameras / docking / storage / evidence management / policy and 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) | Equipment / investigative tools / records systems / communications / officer safety | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| BJA Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program | Federal / State | BJA | Treatment-program support / case management / recovery support / reentry coordination | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) | Federal | BJA | Evidence management / lab testing / case tracking / multidisciplinary coordination | Projected: Aug 1, 2026 |
| DOJ – STOP School Violence Program | Federal | BJA / COPS | Anonymous reporting systems / alerting / communication / limited school-safety technology | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| COPS – Hiring Program (CHP) | Federal | COPS Office | Hiring / rehire support | 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 / school security / officer training | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Maryland Body Armor for Local Law Enforcement (BARM) | State | Maryland GOCPP | Bullet-resistant vests / stab-resistant vests | Varies |
| Maryland Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (BJAG) | Federal / State | Maryland GOCPP (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / records systems / communications / training / digital evidence | Varies |
| Maryland Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP/BSCI) | Federal / State | Maryland GOCPP (DOJ/BJA) | Gun-storage / tracking / ERPO support / training / public-awareness tools | Varies |
| Maryland Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement (CFSI) | Federal / State | Maryland GOCPP (DOJ/NIJ) | Lab equipment / accreditation / training / backlog-reduction tools | Varies |
| Maryland Law Enforcement Training Scholarship Program (LETS) | Federal / State | Maryland GOCPP (DOJ/BJA) | Tuition / travel / lodging / training materials | Expected: Jun 30, 2026 |
| Maryland BJAG – Local & Small Jurisdiction Formula Funds | Federal / State | Maryland GOCPP (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / small-agency upgrades / records / communications / officer safety | Varies |
| Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant (EDSG) | State | Maryland GOCPP | Surveillance cameras / lighting / communications / security operations | Varies |
| Maryland Gun Violence Reduction Grant (GVRG) | State | Maryland GOCPP | Investigative equipment / analyst support / personnel / training | Varies |
| Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant Program | State | Maryland GOCPP | Digital forensics / training / equipment / salaries | Varies |
| Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) | State | Maryland GOCPP | Information-sharing infrastructure / analytic tools / supporting technologies | Varies |
| Maryland Police Recruitment and Retention Grant Program (PRAR) | State | Maryland GOCPP | Hiring bonuses / retention incentives / tuition / health incentives | Varies |
| Maryland MCIN – Overdose and Drug Awareness Coordinator (ODAC) | State | Maryland GOCPP | Analytical infrastructure / data sharing / coordinator support | Varies |
| Maryland Police Accountability, Community and Transparency (PACT) Grant | State | Maryland GOCPP | Body-worn cameras / EIS software / misconduct database / VR trainers / weapon-detection tech | Varies |
| OJJDP – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative tools / training / prosecutorial support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| France-Merrick Foundation Capital Grant | Private | France-Merrick Foundation | Drones / Video Surveillance / Cybersecurity | Expected: May 29, 2026 |
| Community Service Partnership (CSP) – One-Time Grants | Local Gov | Howard County Gov (Office of Community Partnerships) | Security Infrastructure / Cameras | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| BJA – Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | Federal | DOJ / BJA | Body armor vests | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Maryland Highway Safety Grants | Federal / State | MHSO (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement / training / traffic-safety equipment | Passed (Feb 28, 2026). Next Expected: Jan 2027. |
| Maryland MHSO – Law Enforcement Grants | Federal / State | MHSO (NHTSA) | Overtime patrols / enforcement equipment / training | Passed (Feb 28, 2026). Next Expected: Jan 2027. |
| Maryland State Electronic Data Collection (SEDC) | Federal / State | MDOT / MSP (NHTSA) | Crash reporting system upgrades / interagency data exchange | Ongoing ((State-Led Implementation)) |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Maryland Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Maryland departments, counties, municipalities, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | PRAR FY2024 | Police recruitment / retention | $1,036,915 | 2024 |
| Baltimore City | PRAR FY2024 | Police recruitment / retention | $979,775 | 2024 |
| Baltimore County | PRAR FY2024 | Police recruitment / retention | $913,220 | 2024 |
| Baltimore City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $838,573 | 2024 |
| Anne Arundel | PRAR FY2024 | Police recruitment / retention | $645,475 | 2024 |
| Prince George's | PRAR FY2024 | Police recruitment / retention | $568,280 | 2024 |
| Howard | PRAR FY2024 | Police recruitment / retention | $452,234 | 2024 |
| Maryland State Police | MHSO Federal Highway Safety FY2026 | Traffic enforcement | $314,350.40 | 2025 |
| Baltimore County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $297,551 | 2024 |
| Maryland State Police – SPIDRE | MHSO Federal Highway Safety FY2026 | Traffic enforcement / SPIDRE | $295,000 | 2025 |
| Frederick | PRAR FY2024 | Police recruitment / retention | $259,029 | 2024 |
| Baltimore County Police Department | MHSO Federal Highway Safety FY2026 | Traffic enforcement | $248,000 | 2025 |
The Maryland award dataset reviewed for this page includes 27 award records totaling approximately $8,271,216.85 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Maryland 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, Maryland 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.