State Public Safety Grant Guide
Vermont Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Vermont law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Vermont 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.
Vermont 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: Vermont currently shows no statewide drone or surveillance procurement ban in this dataset; 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
Vermont Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Vermont 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 / digital evidence storage / program 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 / protective equipment | 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 expansion / related startup equipment | 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 | Video surveillance / access control / radios / emergency notification | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| COPS Office – Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | Federal | COPS | Interoperable communications / policing tech / equipment | Projected: Apr 1, 2027 |
| Financial Services Education & Victim Restitution | State | VT Dept of Financial Regulation (DFR) | Forensic IT / Education Tech / AI | Projected: Jan 1, 2027 |
| Vermont Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / State | VT Dept. of Public Safety (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / investigative tools / communications / records / training | Check VT DPS Portal |
| Vermont Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program | Federal / State | VT Dept. of Public Safety (DOJ/BJA) | Program equipment / case-management tools / treatment-support technology / training | Check VT DPS Portal |
| Vermont Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) | Federal / State | VT Dept. of Public Safety (FEMA) | Communications / equipment / planning / training / exercises | Expected Spring/Summer 2026 |
| Vermont Operation Stonegarden Grant Program | Federal / State | VT Dept. of Public Safety (FEMA) | Operational equipment / overtime / communications / training | Expected Spring/Summer 2026 |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative technology / training / task-force support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Vermont Special Investigative Units (SIU) Program Support Grants | State | Dept. of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs / SIUGB | Operating support / equipment / training / supplies | Check SIUGB |
| Vermont Special Investigative Units (SIU) Law Enforcement Support Grants | State | Dept. of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs / SIUGB | Investigator salary support / equipment / training / casework support | Check SIUGB |
| Vermont SHSO – Police Traffic Services / Impaired Driving / Distracted Driving Grants | Federal / State | Vermont SHSO (NHTSA) | Enforcement technology / data systems / overtime support / training / outreach tools | Passed (Mar 2026). Next Expected: Mar 2027. |
| Vermont SHSO – Occupant Protection & Highway Safety Enforcement Grants | Federal / State | Vermont SHSO (NHTSA) | Patrol equipment / enforcement support / traffic-safety technology / training | Passed (Mar 2026). Next Expected: Mar 2027. |
| VCF – Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) | Private | Vermont Community Foundation (SUN) | Wellness / Emergency IT / Gear | Expected: Nov 1, 2026 |
| VTrans – Highway Safety Grants | State | VT Agency of Trans (VTrans) | LPR / Speed Tech / Crash Data | Expected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| Windham Foundation – Mission Aligned Grants | Private | The Windham Foundation | Rural Tech / SAR / Land Mgmt | Expected: Sep 15, 2026 |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| National Life Group – Do Good Grants | Private | National Life Group Foundation | Wellness Tech / Mental Health / Community | Passed (Mar 31). Reopens Jan 2027. |
| Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Grant | Private | Lowe's Foundation | Infrastructure Tech / Safety Upgrades | Passed (Mar 20). Next Expected: Feb 2027. |
Award Intelligence
Recent Vermont Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Vermont cities, towns, agencies, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $14,542 | FY 2024 |
| Bennington Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Township direct allocation | $16,687 | FY 2024 |
| Brattleboro Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Township direct allocation | $13,052 | FY 2024 |
| Burlington City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $46,516 | FY 2024 |
| Essex Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Township direct allocation | $10,160 | FY 2024 |
| Hartford Town | Local JAG FY2024 | Township direct allocation | $11,186 | FY 2024 |
| Rutland City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $18,737 | FY 2024 |
| South Burlington City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $13,144 | FY 2024 |
| Winooski City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $10,348 | FY 2024 |
The Vermont award dataset reviewed for this page includes 9 award records totaling approximately $154,372 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Vermont 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, Vermont 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.