State Public Safety Grant Guide
Minnesota Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Minnesota law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, traffic safety, training, and mission support.
This Minnesota 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.
Minnesota 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: Minnesota 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
Minnesota Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Minnesota 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 – Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Body armor vests | Projected: Jun 15, 2026 |
| BJA – Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Body-worn cameras / docking / storage / evidence management / policy and training | Passed (Nov 3, 2025). Next Expected: Nov 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 |
| Minnesota Automobile Theft Prevention Grant Program | State | Minnesota DPS BCA | LPRs / investigative equipment / outreach / task-force support | Projected: Mar 1, 2027 |
| Minnesota OJP – Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) | Federal / State | Minnesota DPS OJP (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / records / investigative tools / digital evidence / training | Varies (Contact MN OJP) |
| Minnesota Community Crime Intervention and Prevention (CCIP) | State | Minnesota DPS OJP | Program support / outreach tools / data / violence intervention resources | Varies (Passed / Varies (Check MN OJP)) |
| Minnesota Crisis Response Grant Program | State | Minnesota DPS OJP | Program support / communications / response coordination | Varies (Passed / Varies (Check MN OJP)) |
| Minnesota Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | Minnesota DPS OJP (DOJ/BJA) | Firearm-storage equipment / data sharing / behavioral-health coordination / training | Varies (Contact MN OJP) |
| Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Teams (VCET) | State | Minnesota DPS OJP | Investigative equipment / task-force support / intelligence coordination | Passed (Aug 2025). Next Expected: Summer 2027. |
| Minnesota Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) | State | Minnesota DPS OJP | Education / training / candidate support | Closed (Not Renewed) |
| Minnesota Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant Program | State | Minnesota DPS OJP | Therapy dog acquisition / training / maintenance | Closed (Ended Nov 2025) |
| Minnesota Pathways to Policing Grant Program | State | Minnesota DPS OJP | Compensation / equipment / training at PPOE program | Passed. Next Expected: Summer 2027. |
| Minnesota Sex Trafficking Investigations Taskforces Grant Program | State | Minnesota DPS OJP | Investigative support / task-force coordination / training | Passed. Next Expected: Mid-Summer 2027. |
| Minnesota OTS – Law Enforcement Grant Program | Federal / State | Minnesota DPS OTS (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement / impaired-driving tools / occupant-protection and distracted-driving support | Varies (Check MN OTS Portal) |
| Minnesota POST – Agency Training Reimbursement | State | Minnesota POST Board | Training reimbursement | Varies (Annual Reimbursement) |
| Intercultural Harmony Initiative | Private | Laura Jane Musser Fund | Intercultural Harmony Tech | Passed (Mar 12, 2026). Next: Feb 2027. |
| OJJDP – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative tools / training / prosecutorial support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Minnesota DNR OHV Safety Enforcement Grants | State | Minnesota DNR | Patrol equipment / OHV enforcement gear / training | Varies (Check MN DNR Portal) |
| Minnesota DNR Snowmobile Safety Enforcement Grants | State | Minnesota DNR | Patrol equipment / snowmobile enforcement gear / training | Varies (Check MN DNR Portal) |
| Minnesota DNR County Boat and Water Safety Grants | Federal / State | Minnesota DNR (FEMA/USCG) | Boat patrol equipment / aids to navigation / safety enforcement support | Varies (Annual/Biennial Cycle) |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| OneMPLS Fund / Nonprofit Security Grants | Private | Minneapolis Foundation | Safety Tech / Crisis Response / Security | Rolling (Crisis-Driven) |
| WCA Project Investment Grant | Private | WCA Foundation | Safety Tech for Women / Shelter | Passed (Dec 16). Next Expected: Dec 2026. |
| Community Partnerships Grant Program | Private | MN Chiefs Foundation | Community Engagement Tech / Outreach | Expected: Sep 12, 2026 |
| Rapid Response Fund (Minnesota) | Private | St. Paul & MN Foundation | Disaster Tech / SAR / Resilience | Rolling (Relationship-Based) |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Minnesota Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $509,723 | FY 2024 |
| St. Paul City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $219,610 | FY 2024 |
| Brooklyn Park City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $32,657 | FY 2024 |
| St. Cloud City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $30,663 | FY 2024 |
| Bloomington City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $26,740 | FY 2024 |
| Rochester City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $26,581 | FY 2024 |
| Duluth City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $26,486 | FY 2024 |
| Moorhead City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $19,430 | FY 2024 |
| Ramsey County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $17,151 | FY 2024 |
| Brooklyn Center City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $16,550 | FY 2024 |
| Burnsville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $14,683 | FY 2024 |
| Maplewood City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $13,417 | FY 2024 |
| Roseville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $13,132 | FY 2024 |
| Coon Rapids City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $12,879 | FY 2024 |
| Mankato City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $12,278 | FY 2024 |
| Richfield City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $11,487 | FY 2024 |
| Fridley City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $11,392 | FY 2024 |
The Minnesota award dataset reviewed for this page includes 17 award records totaling approximately $1,014,859 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Minnesota 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, Minnesota 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.