State Public Safety Grant Guide
Massachusetts Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Massachusetts law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Massachusetts 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.
Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Massachusetts 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 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 |
| Boston Police Foundation – Equipment & Technology Grant | Private | Boston Police Foundation | Drones / Wellness Tech / Safety Gear | Expected: NA |
| 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 |
| OJJDP – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative tools / training / prosecutorial support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| Massachusetts State Agency Traffic Safety Grant | Federal / State | OGR (NHTSA) | Enforcement equipment / traffic safety technology / program support | Expected: May 21, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Byrne JAG – Local Law Enforcement | Federal / State | OGR (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / investigative tools / communications / records / officer safety | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Byrne JAG – State Agency Funding | Federal / State | OGR (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / investigative tools / communications / records / digital evidence | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program | Federal / State | OGR (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / records systems / communications / training / digital evidence | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology Grant | Federal / State | OGR (DOJ/BJA) | Law-enforcement equipment / investigative technology / analytic tools | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Byrne SCIP (Municipal LE) | Federal / State | OGR (DOJ/BJA) | Training / intervention tools / data systems / program support | Expected: May 22, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Byrne SCIP (State Agencies) | State | OGR (DOJ/BJA) | Training / intervention tools / data systems / program support | Expected: May 22, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Law Enforcement BWC Program | State | OGR | Body-worn cameras / docking / storage / policy / training | Projected: Mar 1, 2027 |
| Massachusetts Bulletproof Vest Program (BVP) | State | OGR | Bulletproof vests | Rolling |
| Massachusetts Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Grant Program | Federal / State | OGR (NHTSA) | Enforcement equipment / traffic safety technology / overtime enforcement | Expected: Jun 5, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) | Federal / State | OGR (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / technology / analytical tools / targeted enforcement support | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Massachusetts Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) | State | OGR | Program support / coordination / targeted intervention tools | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Mass. State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements | Federal / State | OGR (NHTSA) | Data systems / records integration / reporting improvements / analytics | Projected: May 13, 2027 |
| BJA – Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | Federal | DOJ / BJA | Body armor vests | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| TBF – Safety Net Grants | Private | The Boston Foundation | Wellness Tech / Safety Net Tools | Projected: Sep 1, 2026 |
| Yarmouth Police Foundation – Equipment & Shield Grants | Private | Yarmouth Police Foundation | K9 Tech / Training Simulators | Ongoing |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Massachusetts Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $395,746 | 2024 |
| Springfield City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $137,877 | 2024 |
| Worcester City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $116,326 | 2024 |
| Lynn City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $50,305 | 2024 |
| Cambridge City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $40,103 | 2024 |
| Lowell City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $37,617 | 2024 |
| Lawrence City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $37,490 | 2024 |
| Holyoke City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $35,099 | 2024 |
| Haverhill City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $34,493 | 2024 |
| Pittsfield City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $30,253 | 2024 |
| Chicopee City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $27,608 | 2024 |
| Chelsea City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $27,225 | 2024 |
| Framingham Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Town direct allocation | $21,997 | 2024 |
| Fitchburg City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $19,287 | 2024 |
| Leominster City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $17,788 | 2024 |
| Revere City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $17,757 | 2024 |
| Somerville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $16,801 | 2024 |
| Everett City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $15,684 | 2024 |
| Malden City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $15,429 | 2024 |
| Marlborough City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $14,919 | 2024 |
| West Springfield Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Town direct allocation | $14,314 | 2024 |
| Peabody City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $12,210 | 2024 |
| Webster Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Town direct allocation | $11,668 | 2024 |
| North Adams City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $11,636 | 2024 |
| Northampton City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $10,233 | 2024 |
The Massachusetts award dataset reviewed for this page includes 25 award records totaling approximately $1,169,865 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Massachusetts 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, Massachusetts 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.