State Public Safety Grant Guide
New York Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for New York law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This New York 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 York 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: New York currently shows no statewide drone or surveillance procurement ban in this dataset; 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
New York Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support New York 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 / storage / access / policy implementation / redaction support | 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.: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership | Federal | BJA | 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 |
| COPS Hiring Program (CHP) | Federal | COPS Office | Personnel rather than equipment / some technology support in program design | 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 | Locks / alerts / radios / emergency communications / training | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| New York Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program | State | NY DCJS | Investigative tools / analytics / vehicle-theft intelligence / coordination support | Varies — Contact NY DCJS |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensic tools / investigative technology / training / victim-support coordination | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| New York Highway Safety Grant Program (HS1) | Federal / State | NY GTSC (NHTSA) | Traffic tools / education materials / data systems / program support | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: May 1, 2027. |
| New York Police Traffic Services (PTS) Grant Program | Federal / State | NY GTSC (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement / traffic details / enforcement support / communications | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: May 1, 2027. |
| New York NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/BJS) | Records integration / repository modernization / data quality / interfaces | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/BJS) | Fingerprint systems / repository modernization / data exchange / record-quality tools | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/BJA) | Program support / case management / treatment coordination / data support | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/BJS) | Data systems / analysis tools / research support / statistical reporting | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York OJJDP Title II Formula Grant | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/OJJDP) | Program support / data systems / case management / youth services coordination | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/OVW) | Case management / advocacy tools / service coordination / reporting support | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / records systems / communications / training / digital evidence | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/BJA) | Intervention support / training / court coordination / program implementation | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/NIJ) | Lab equipment / forensic tools / accreditation / training / backlog reduction | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant | Federal / State | NY DCJS (DOJ/OVW) | Case management / advocacy support / training / evidence-based response coordination | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York State Aid to Crime Labs | State | NY DCJS | Lab equipment / accreditation / workflow systems / evidence-processing support | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| New York Soft Body Armor Program | State | NY DCJS | Body armor / ballistic vests | Rolling — Open-ended |
| New York Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative | State | NY DCJS | Equipment / overtime / personnel / analytical support / implementation support | Varies — Check NY DCJS Portal |
| First Responder Outreach Grant | Private | Gary Sinise Foundation | Drones / Thermal / Rescue Gear | Rolling — (Ongoing) |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| Meringoff Foundation – Neighborhood Policing Grant | Private | Meringoff Foundation | Neighborhood Policing Tech | Rolling — Ongoing |
| NYC Police Foundation – Innovation & Tech Grants | Private | NYC Police Foundation | Drones / VR / Counter-Terror | Rolling — Project-Based |
| New York State FOP Foundation – Safety & Outreach | Private | NYS FOP Foundation | Safety Gear / Wellness / Training | Rolling — (Contact for 2026 Form) |
| SNF – Public Safety & Community Growth | Private | Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) | Wellness Tech / Safety Infrastructure | Rolling — Ongoing |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027.: Mar 1, 2027 |
Award Intelligence
Recent New York Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that New York departments, counties, cities, towns, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $67,117 | FY 2024 |
| Binghamton City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $26,847 | FY 2024 |
| Jamestown City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $16,754 | FY 2024 |
| Poughkeepsie City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $17,317 | FY 2024 |
| Amherst Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Township joint allocation | $12,475 | FY 2024 |
| Buffalo City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $184,265 | FY 2024 |
| Cheektowaga Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Township joint allocation | $15,960 | FY 2024 |
| Watertown City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $11,733 | FY 2024 |
| Monroe County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $12,450 | FY 2024 |
| Rochester City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $124,192 | FY 2024 |
| Niagara Falls City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $29,025 | FY 2024 |
| Utica City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $25,950 | FY 2024 |
| Onondaga County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $15,576 | FY 2024 |
| Syracuse City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $92,606 | FY 2024 |
| Newburgh City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $23,568 | FY 2024 |
| Troy City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $24,669 | FY 2024 |
| Schenectady City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $35,711 | FY 2024 |
| Mount Vernon City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $28,025 | FY 2024 |
| Yonkers City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $47,520 | FY 2024 |
| Greece Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Township direct allocation | $10,913 | FY 2024 |
| Hempstead City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $23,491 | FY 2024 |
| Nassau County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $108,386 | FY 2024 |
| New York City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $4,023,772 | FY 2024 |
| Suffolk County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $92,453 | FY 2024 |
The New York award dataset reviewed for this page includes 24 award records totaling approximately $5,070,775 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect New York 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 York 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.