State Public Safety Grant Guide
Nevada Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Nevada law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Nevada 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.
Nevada 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: Nevada shows an active state-level drone procurement restriction in this dataset: Effective Jan 2025. Prohibits purchase/operation of drones from entities flagged by DoD under NDAA Sec 1260H (including DJI). 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
Nevada Grant Opportunities
The programs below include federal, federal pass-through, state-administered, and private funding pathways that may support Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Foundation – Community Services Grant | Private | Wm. N. Pennington Foundation | Capital Tech / Infrastructure / Training | Rolling |
| BJA Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program | Federal | DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance | Body-worn cameras / digital evidence / policy implementation / evidence management | 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 / information systems / training / program support | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program | Federal | DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance | Body armor / protective equipment | 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 | DOJ COPS Office | Personnel support / deployment planning / 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 |
| School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) | Federal | DOJ COPS Office | Security equipment / deterrence technology / coordination / training | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Nevada OJJDP Title II Formula Grant Program | Federal / State | Nevada DCFS (DOJ/OJJDP) | Program coordination / evaluation / youth services / system improvement | Varies (Contact Nevada DCFS) |
| Equipment, Training & Technology Grant | Private | LVMPD Foundation | Drones / LPR / ShotSpotter | Rolling (Donor-Supported) |
| Nevada JAG Technology and Data-Sharing Priority | Federal / State | Nevada OCJA (DOJ/BJA) | Innovative technology / communications / data sharing / crime-data systems / training tools | Varies (Check NV OCJA Portal) |
| Nevada JAG Violent Crime and Task Force Priority | Federal / State | Nevada OCJA (DOJ/BJA) | Task-force coordination / intelligence / communications / operational equipment | Varies (Check NV OCJA Portal) |
| Nevada Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) | Federal / State | Nevada OCJA (DOJ/BJA) | Technology modernization / data sharing / information systems / equipment / training | Varies (Check NV OCJA Portal) |
| Nevada National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) | Federal / State | Nevada OCJA (DOJ/BJS) | Criminal-history repository systems / court-integration / records automation / sex-offender registry support | Varies (Check NV OCJA Portal) |
| Nevada Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | Nevada OCJA (DOJ/BJA) | Treatment programming / detention-based services / aftercare / recovery support | Varies (Check NV OCJA Portal) |
| Nevada Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | Nevada OCJA (DOJ/OJP) | Program implementation / training / telehealth / crisis-response coordination / data-informed intervention | Varies (Check NV OCJA Portal) |
| Nevada NICS / NARIP Records Improvement Funding | Federal / State | Nevada OCJA (DOJ/BJS) | Record completeness / automation / transmittal to state and federal systems / backlog reduction | Varies (Check NV OCJA Portal) |
| Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC) | Federal | DOJ OJJDP | Forensic technology / investigative tools / training / victim-services coordination | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Nevada Office of Traffic Safety Grants | Federal / State | Nevada OTS (NHTSA) | Traffic-safety equipment / data collection / enforcement support / communications / studies | Passed (Apr 24, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| UWSN – Community Impact Grant | Private | United Way of Southern NV | SAR / Resiliency / Community Safety | Passed (Feb 13, 2026). Next: Jan 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 |
| MGM Resorts – Community Grant Fund | Private | MGM Resorts Foundation | Wellness Tech / Veteran Safety | Passed (Mar 6, 2026). Next: Feb 2027. |
| NV Energy Foundation – Safety & Wellness | Private | NV Energy Foundation | Wildfire Mitigation / SAR / Disaster Tech | LOI: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Nevada State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) | Federal / State | Nevada OEM (DHS/FEMA) | Equipment / planning / training / communications / preparedness systems | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Jan 2027. |
| Nevada Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) | Federal / State | Nevada OEM (DHS/FEMA) | Equipment / planning / training / interoperable systems / coordination | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Jan 2027. |
| Nevada State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) | Federal / State | Nevada OEM (DHS/FEMA) | Cybersecurity planning / system hardening / network defense / risk management | Projected: Nov 1, 2026 |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Nevada Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Nevada departments, counties, cities, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County / Las Vegas City | Local JAG FY2024 | County-municipal joint allocation | $780,380 | FY 2024 |
| Washoe County / Reno City / Sparks City | Local JAG FY2024 | County-municipal joint allocation | $211,642 | FY 2024 |
| North Las Vegas City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $109,106 | FY 2024 |
| Henderson City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $72,845 | FY 2024 |
| Carson City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $18,381 | FY 2024 |
| Nye County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $15,405 | FY 2024 |
| Lyon County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $13,991 | FY 2024 |
The Nevada award dataset reviewed for this page includes 7 award records totaling approximately $1,221,750 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Nevada 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, Nevada 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.