State Public Safety Grant Guide
Utah Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Utah law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Utah 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.
Utah 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. However, 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
Utah Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Utah 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 cameras / storage / access / policy implementation | 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. |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | 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 / alarms / lighting / 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 |
| First Responder Mental Health Grant Program | State | Utah Department of Public Safety (UDPS) | Mental Health Tech / Wellness Apps | State Fiscal Year |
| Utah Highway Safety Office – Community Traffic Safety Program | Federal / State | Utah HSO (NHTSA) | Enforcement support / education materials / data systems / program support | Passed (Mar 4, 2026). Next Expected: Jan 2027. |
| Utah Highway Safety Office – Impaired Driving Enforcement | Federal / State | Utah HSO (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement / patrol support / traffic-safety operations | Contact UHSO |
| Utah Police Traffic Services Equipment Grant | Federal / State | Utah HSO (NHTSA) | Speed trailers / radar / lidar / traffic-safety equipment | Contact UHSO |
| Utah Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / State | UT CCJJ (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / records systems / communications / training / digital evidence | Check UT CCJJ Portal |
| Utah Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | UT CCJJ (DOJ/BJA) | Intervention support / training / court coordination / program implementation | Check UT CCJJ Portal |
| Utah NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) | Federal / State | UT CCJJ (DOJ/BJS) | Records integration / repository modernization / data quality / interfaces | Check UT CCJJ Portal |
| Utah Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | UT CCJJ (DOJ/BJA) | Program support / case management / treatment coordination / data support | Check UT CCJJ Portal |
| Utah National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) | Federal / State | UT CCJJ (DOJ/BJS) | Repository modernization / data exchange / record-quality tools / criminal-history systems | Check UT CCJJ Portal |
| Utah State Asset Forfeiture Grant Program (SAFG) | State | UT CCJJ | Equipment / vehicles / operational support / project implementation | Check UT CCJJ Portal |
| Utah State Task Force Grant (STFG) | State | UT CCJJ | Equipment / investigative support / operational support / intelligence coordination | Check UT CCJJ Portal |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative technology / training / task-force support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Sorenson Legacy Foundation – Innovation Grant | Private | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | Innovation Tech / Drones / Data | Quarterly |
| Health & Wellness Grants | Private | George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation | Health & Wellness Tech / SAR | (Reviewed Quarterly): Rolling |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| Miller Family Foundation – Community Support Grant | Private | Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation | Youth Safety / Wellness Tech | Expected: Aug 31, 2026 |
| RMP Foundation – Safety & Wellness Grants | Private | Rocky Mountain Power Foundation | Disaster Relief / SAR / Wellness Tech | Expected: Dec 15, 2026 |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Utah Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Utah departments, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County / Salt Lake City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $339,322 | FY 2024 |
| West Valley City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $88,914 | FY 2024 |
| Weber County / Ogden City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $75,196 | FY 2024 |
| West Jordan City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $42,442 | FY 2024 |
| Utah County / Orem City / Provo City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $40,556 | FY 2024 |
| South Salt Lake City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $30,996 | FY 2024 |
| Sandy City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $26,922 | FY 2024 |
| Murray City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $25,894 | FY 2024 |
| Washington County / St George City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $24,951 | FY 2024 |
| Tooele County / Tooele City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $18,777 | FY 2024 |
| Davis County / Layton City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $18,392 | FY 2024 |
| Cache County / Logan City | Local JAG FY2024 | Disparate jurisdictions joint allocation | $11,961 | FY 2024 |
| South Jordan City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $10,032 | FY 2024 |
The Utah award dataset reviewed for this page includes 13 award records totaling approximately $754,355 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Utah 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, Utah 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.