Territory Public Safety Grant Guide
U.S. Virgin Islands Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for U.S. Virgin Islands law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, traffic safety, school safety, cyber readiness, investigations, training, and mission support.
This U.S. Virgin Islands 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.
U.S. Virgin Islands 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, territory procurement office, grant administrator, and legal counsel as appropriate.
Planning note: U.S. Virgin Islands currently shows None for territory-level drone or surveillance procurement restrictions in this dataset. No territory-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
U.S. Virgin Islands Grant Opportunities
The programs below include territory, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support U.S. Virgin Islands 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 Policy and Implementation Program | Federal | BJA | Body-worn cameras / storage / policy implementation / training | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / Territory | USVI Law Enforcement Planning Commission (DOJ/BJA) | Implementation / data / training / court-process support | Varies (Contact USVI LEPC) |
| Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program | Federal | BJA | Case coordination / data / mobile response support / cross-system implementation | Ongoing |
| 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 Program | Federal | BJA | Lab equipment / forensic systems / quality improvement / backlog reduction | 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 – Edward Byrne Memorial JAG (State/Territory Formula) | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Equipment / technology improvement / planning / data / implementation | Passed (April 7, 2026). Next Expected: April 2027.: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial JAG (Local Pass-Through) | Federal / Territory | BJA (via USVI LEPC) | Equipment / technology / communications / records / implementation | Varies (Contact LEPC) |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program | Federal | BJA | Ballistic and stab-resistant body armor | 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 | Hiring support / personnel expansion / community-policing implementation | 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 |
| Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training | Federal | DOJ (COPS/BJA) | Training systems / simulation / curriculum / VR-enabled practice / implementation | Projected: Jun 15, 2026 |
| COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) | Federal | COPS Office | Security technology / communications / training / deterrence measures | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program | Federal / Territory | USVI DOJ (DOJ/NIJ) | Lab equipment / evidence systems / forensic technology / training | Varies (Check USVI DOJ) |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / Territory | USVI LEPC (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / technology / data / training / implementation | Varies (Check LEPC Portal) |
| Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program | Federal / Territory | USVI LEPC (DOJ/BJA) | Program implementation / case management / data / training | Varies (Check LEPC Portal) |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative technology / training / task-force support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) | Federal / Territory | VITEMA (FEMA) | Communications / command / interoperability / detection / planning / training | Varies (Check SAA Portal) |
| State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) | Federal / Territory | VITEMA (FEMA/CISA) | Cyber tools / assessments / planning / monitoring / training / implementation | Varies (Check SAA Portal) |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Highway Safety Program (Section 402) | Federal / Territory | VIOHS (NHTSA) | Enforcement overtime / outreach / traffic safety systems / training / equipment | Passed (April 2026). Next Expected: Feb 2027.: Feb 1, 2027 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Occupant Protection / Child Passenger Safety Grants | Federal / Territory | VIOHS (NHTSA) | Education / outreach / enforcement support / child-seat equipment / training | Passed (April 2026). Next Expected: Feb 2027.: Feb 1, 2027 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Impaired Driving Countermeasures Grants | Federal / Territory | VIOHS (NHTSA) | Enforcement campaigns / overtime / training / equipment / outreach | Passed (April 2026). Next Expected: Feb 2027.: Feb 1, 2027 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Police Traffic Services / Speed Enforcement Grants | Federal / Territory | VIOHS (NHTSA) | Radar / training / enforcement overtime / crash investigation equipment | Passed (April 2026). Next Expected: Feb 2027.: Feb 1, 2027 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Traffic Records System Improvement Grants | Federal / Territory | VIOHS (NHTSA) | Database modernization / crash reporting / eCitation / analytics / system integration | Passed (April 2026). Next Expected: Feb 2027.: Feb 1, 2027 |
| USVI LEPC – Federal Formula Grants | Federal | USVI LEPC (DOJ/BJA) | Drones / LPR / Records / IT | Varies (Active RFPs in Spring 2026) |
| USVI Community Project Funding (CPF) | Federal | Congress (Plaskett) | Security / Wellness / Victim Tech | Passed (Mar/Apr 2026). Next: Jan 2027.: Jan 1, 2027 |
| Rural Law Enforcement – Camera Equipment | Private | GrantWatch (ID# 197436) | Camera Gear / Drones / LPR | Projected: Mar 12, 2027 |
| VIOHS – Highway Safety Grant (NHTSA) | Federal | VIOHS (NHTSA) | LPR / Traffic Data / Crash Tech | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| Spirit of Blue – Safety Grant Program | Private | Spirit of Blue Foundation | Drones / Radios / Safety Gear | Awards Begin: Jul 1, 2026 |
Award Intelligence
Recent U.S. Virgin Islands Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that U.S. Virgin Islands public-safety agencies and 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 territory.
| Awardee | Grant / Program | Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission | State JAG FY2025 | Territory SAA allocation | $722,881 | FY 2025 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission | Byrne SCIP FY2024 | Territory formula allocation | $370,436 | FY 2024 |
| Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency | State Homeland Security Program FY2024 | Territory SAA allocation | $997,200 | FY 2024 |
| Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency | State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program FY2024 | Territory SAA allocation | $780,956 | FY 2024 |
| Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety | NHTSA Traffic Records Program Management FY2026 | State highway-safety project | $322,726.61 | FY 2026 |
| Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) | NHTSA BMV System and Data Improvements FY2026 | Traffic-records subrecipient | $237,089 | FY 2026 |
| Karibbean Kuts / Carlos Martinez | NHTSA Buckling Up with Barbers FY2026 | Community subrecipient | $33,232.67 | FY 2026 |
| Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) | NHTSA Impaired Driving Overtime Enforcement FY2026 | Law-enforcement subrecipient | $100,000 | FY 2026 |
| Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) | NHTSA Occupant Protection Overtime Enforcement FY2026 | Law-enforcement subrecipient | $100,000 | FY 2026 |
| Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) | NHTSA TraCS eCitation Maintenance FY2026 | Law-enforcement technology project | $125,000 | FY 2026 |
| Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety | NHTSA Police Traffic Services Program Management FY2026 | State highway-safety project | $165,977 | FY 2026 |
| EZ Driving School | NHTSA EZ Driving School Teen Drivers FY2026 | Traffic-safety subrecipient | $90,077.35 | FY 2026 |
| Fire & Emergency Medical Services | NHTSA EMS Data Support FY2026 | Public-safety data subrecipient | $32,128.36 | FY 2026 |
The U.S. Virgin Islands award dataset reviewed for this page includes 13 award records totaling approximately $4,077,703.99 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect U.S. Virgin Islands 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, U.S. Virgin Islands 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.