State Public Safety Grant Guide
North Dakota Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for North Dakota law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This North Dakota 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 Dakota 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: North Dakota is marked as Active Transition in this dataset. Actively transitioning state agencies away from Chinese-made drones; giving agencies assistance to switch to NDAA-compliant systems. 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
North Dakota Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support North Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) | Private | ND Office of Attorney General | Drones / Records / Forensic Tech | Expected: Dec 31, 2026 |
| ND Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant | Federal / State | ND Attorney General (DOJ/NIJ) | Lab equipment / forensic tools / backlog-reduction / accreditation | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| ND Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | ND Attorney General (DOJ/BJA) | Treatment technology / case management / assessment tools / reentry systems | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| North Dakota Human Trafficking Grants | State | North Dakota Attorney General | Training, program support, victim-service coordination tools | Expected: Aug 1, 2027 |
| North Dakota Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / State | North Dakota Attorney General (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment, information systems, training, personnel, supplies, technology | Expected: Aug 15, 2026 |
| North Dakota Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Lottery Funds | State | North Dakota Attorney General / State Lottery | Vehicles, investigative equipment, surveillance support, operational technology, training | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) – North Dakota | Federal / State | North Dakota Attorney General (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment, overtime/salary support, training, implementation tools, data-driven violence-reduction support | Projected: Aug 1, 2026 |
| North Dakota Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | ND Attorney General (DOJ/BJA) | Risk assessment tools / case-management / intervention support / training | Expected: Jun 1, 2026 |
| Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program | Federal | BJA | Body-worn cameras, storage, access systems, implementation support, policy and privacy infrastructure | 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 / records systems / investigative tools / officer safety technology / training | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 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 support rather than equipment; can indirectly support agency technology deployment through staffing 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 | COPS Office | Access control, emergency notification technology, communication 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 |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics, investigative equipment, training, victim-support coordination tools | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| North Dakota Vision Zero / Highway Safety Grants | Federal / State | NDDOT Highway Safety Division (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement, equipment, travel, supplies, reporting tools, highway-safety technology | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grants | Private | Bush Foundation | Innovation Tech / Drones / AI | Rolling |
| North Dakota Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Program | Federal / State | NDDOT HSD (NHTSA) | In-car video cameras / DRE software / tablets / reporting tools | Projected: Feb 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 |
| Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund | Private | Otto Bremer Trust (via NDCF) | Wellness Tech / School Safety / IT | Projected: Mar 1, 2027 |
| NDCF Statewide Greatest Needs Program | Private | ND Community Foundation (NDCF) | SAR Tech / General Safety Gear | Opens June 1 |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | Federal | DOJ BJA / OJP | Body armor / ballistic vest purchases | Check BVP Portal |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent North Dakota Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that North Dakota cities, tribes, departments, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $76,729 | FY 2024 |
| Bismarck City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $26,925 | FY 2024 |
| Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians | Local JAG FY2024 | Tribal direct allocation | $19,884 | FY 2024 |
| Grand Forks City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $19,323 | FY 2024 |
| Minot City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $16,214 | FY 2024 |
| Williston City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $12,658 | FY 2024 |
| Fort Totten Tribe | Local JAG FY2024 | Tribal direct allocation | $10,335 | FY 2024 |
The North Dakota award dataset reviewed for this page includes 7 award records totaling approximately $182,068 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect North Dakota 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 Dakota 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.