State Public Safety Grant Guide
North Carolina Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for North Carolina law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This North Carolina 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.
North Carolina 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 still confirm current state policy, local procurement requirements, and federal grant conditions before issuing solicitations, selecting technology, or spending grant funds.
Available Funding Pathways
North Carolina Grant Opportunities
The programs below include federal, federal pass-through, state-administered, and private funding pathways that may support North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program | Federal | BJA | Body-worn cameras / storage / access / privacy / implementation 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 | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) – North Carolina Fiscal-Agent Pathway | Federal / State | BJA / U.S. Attorney / GCC (via Fiscal Agents) | Analytics / investigative coordination / violence-reduction implementation / partnership support | Varies: Contact NC GCC or Fiscal Agent |
| North Carolina Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | NC Governor’s Crime Commission / BJA | Treatment-program support / case management / recovery support / reentry coordination | Projected: Jan 1, 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 | Federal | COPS Office | Personnel support / limited administration 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 |
| School Violence Prevention Program | Federal | COPS Office | Access control / notification systems / deterrent hardware / training | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Joy W. Pope Memorial Grant – Human Services | Private | John William Pope Foundation | Innovative Human Services Tech | Expected: Sep 1, 2026 |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative technology / training / task-force support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Duke Energy HERO Grant Program | Private | Duke Energy Foundation | SAR Tech / Thermal / Disaster Prep | Projected: Apr 1, 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 |
| NCCF Disaster Relief Fund – Helene Recovery | Private | NC Community Foundation (NCCF) | Disaster Tech / Drones / Recovery | Ongoing / Next Cycle TBD |
| North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) Grants | Federal / State | NCDOT GHSP (NHTSA) | Traffic-safety equipment / enforcement support / data-driven campaign implementation | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| North Carolina Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant | Federal / State | NC GCC (DOJ/NIJ) | Lab equipment / forensic tools / accreditation / training / workflow systems | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| North Carolina OJJDP Title II Formula Grant | Federal / State | NC GCC (DOJ/OJJDP) | Data systems / compliance monitoring / training / community-based intervention support | Projected: Feb 1, 2027 |
| North Carolina Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | NC Governor’s Crime Commission (DOJ/BJA) | Intervention support / training / case coordination / safe-storage outreach / program implementation | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| GCC – Byrne JAG Local Equipment Grants | Federal / State | Governor’s Crime Commission (NC DPS) | VIPER Radios / Cameras / Drones | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| North Carolina Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / State | NC GCC (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / records systems / communications / training / digital evidence | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| North Carolina STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant | Federal / State | NC GCC (DOJ/OVW) | Victim-response coordination / evidence-collection support / case coordination / training | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal / State | NC SBI (DOJ/OJJDP) | Forensic tools / investigative support / training / victim-services coordination | Ongoing / Affiliate Model |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | Federal | DOJ / BJA | Body armor / ballistic vests / replacement vests | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| ZSR – Community Progress Fund | Private | Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation | Wellness Tech / Community Safety | Expected: Dec 1, 2026 |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Projected: Mar 1, 2027 |
Award Intelligence
Recent North Carolina Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $569,529 | FY 2024 |
| High Point City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $261,523 | FY 2024 |
| Winston-Salem City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $240,429 | FY 2024 |
| Fayetteville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $204,774 | FY 2024 |
| Greensboro City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $193,576 | FY 2024 |
| Raleigh City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $179,136 | FY 2024 |
| Durham City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $165,017 | FY 2024 |
| Robeson County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $75,854 | FY 2024 |
| Asheville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $71,999 | FY 2024 |
| Gastonia City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $67,603 | FY 2024 |
| Wilmington City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $62,545 | FY 2024 |
| Burlington City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $51,027 | FY 2024 |
The North Carolina award dataset reviewed for this page includes 37 award records totaling approximately $2,688,207 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect North Carolina 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, North Carolina 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.