State Public Safety Grant Guide
New Hampshire Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for New Hampshire law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire 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. Agencies should confirm current requirements before issuing solicitations, selecting technology, or spending grant funds.
Available Funding Pathways
New Hampshire Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support New Hampshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation Grant | Private | Bean Foundation | Innovation / Public Benefit Tech | Expected: Sep 1, 2026 |
| BJA Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program | Federal | DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance | Body-worn cameras / digital evidence / policy implementation / storage and 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 |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program | Federal | DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance | Body armor / ballistic 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 |
| Cogswell Benevolent Trust – Capital Support | Private | Cogswell Benevolent Trust | One-time Capital / Safety Tech | Rolling |
| 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 |
| NHPFE Foundation – First Responder Support | Private | NHPFE Foundation | Wellness Tech / Safety Gear / AEDs | Rolling (Ongoing) |
| Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC) | Federal | DOJ OJJDP | Forensic technology / investigative tools / training / victim-services coordination | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Couch Family Foundation – Cherished Communities | Private | Couch Family Foundation | Pilot Tech / Capacity Building | Expected: May 15, 2026 |
| New Hampshire OJJDP Title II Formula Grant Program | Federal / State | NH DCYF (DOJ/OJJDP) | Program support / training / system improvement / community-based juvenile services | Varies (Check NH DCYF RFPs) |
| New Hampshire Byrne JAG SORNA Reallocation Funding | Federal / State | NH DOJ Grants Unit (DOJ/BJA) | Registry systems / compliance support / records maintenance | Varies (Check NH DOJ Grants Unit) |
| New Hampshire Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | NH DOJ Grants Unit (DOJ/BJA) | Treatment services / detention-based programming / aftercare / recovery support | Varies (Check NH DOJ Grants Unit) |
| New Hampshire Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | NH DOJ Grants Unit (DOJ/BJA) | Program implementation / planning / training / coordination / community partnerships | Varies (Check NH DOJ Grants Unit) |
| New Hampshire National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) | Federal / State | NH DOJ Grants Unit (DOJ/BJS) | Livescan / fingerprint systems / record quality / state messaging platform / data integration | Varies (Check NH DOJ Grants Unit) |
| New Hampshire Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant | Federal / State | NH DOJ Grants Unit (DOJ/BJA) | Lab equipment / forensic technology / quality improvement / evidence analysis | Varies (Check NH DOJ Grants Unit) |
| New Hampshire JAG Drug Task Force Support | Federal / State | NH DOJ Grants Unit (DOJ/BJA) | Investigative support / intelligence sharing / operational equipment / task-force coordination | Varies (Check NH DOJ Grants Unit) |
| New Hampshire Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) | Federal / State | NH DOJ (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / information systems / training / personnel / operational support | Varies (Check NH DOJ Grants Unit) |
| New Hampshire Homeland Security Grant Program | Federal / State | NH DOS (FEMA) | Equipment / training / exercises / preparedness systems | Varies (Check DOS Portal) |
| New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety Annual Grants | Federal / State | New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement / traffic-safety equipment / public outreach / crash-reduction support | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| New Hampshire C.A.R. Equipment & Training Grant | Federal / State | New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHTSA) | C.A.R. equipment / training / evidentiary support | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety Enforcement Efforts | Federal / State | New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHTSA) | Overtime patrols / speed enforcement / DUI enforcement / distracted-driving enforcement / pedestrian-bicycle enforcement | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| New Hampshire MDT / Electronic Crash Reporting Equipment Grant | Federal / State | New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHTSA) | Mobile data terminals / e-crash reporting / GPS / scanners / tablets / laptops | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety National Mobilizations | Federal / State | New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHTSA) | Overtime patrols / campaign deployment / visibility support | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| New Hampshire Speed Equipment Grant | Federal / State | New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHTSA) | Radar / lidar / speed-display and related speed-enforcement equipment | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 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 |
| NHCF Responsive & Opioid Abatement Grants | Private | NH Charitable Foundation | Wellness / SAR / Opioid Tech | Rolling ((Responsive) / Passed (Opioid)) |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent New Hampshire Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that New Hampshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County / Keene City | Local JAG FY2024 | County-municipal joint allocation | $10,305 | FY 2024 |
| Hillsborough County / Manchester City / Nashua City | Local JAG FY2024 | County-municipal joint allocation | $200,930 | FY 2024 |
| Merrimack County / Concord City | Local JAG FY2024 | County-municipal joint allocation | $21,499 | FY 2024 |
| Rockingham County / Derry Town / Portsmouth City | Local JAG FY2024 | County-municipal joint allocation | $24,866 | FY 2024 |
| Strafford County / Rochester City | Local JAG FY2024 | County-municipal joint allocation | $20,310 | FY 2024 |
The New Hampshire award dataset reviewed for this page includes 5 award records totaling approximately $277,910 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect New Hampshire 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, New Hampshire 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.