State Public Safety Grant Guide
Virginia Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Virginia law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Virginia 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.
Virginia 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: The provided Virginia resource dataset flags the state-level drone / surveillance procurement status as Pending / Proposed. Legislation has been proposed to ban state agencies from purchasing foreign drones, similar to Florida and Arkansas models. 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
Virginia Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA – First Responder Wellness Grant | State | DCJS Office of First Responder Wellness | Wellness Apps / VR Training / Therapy Dogs | Projected: Mar 1, 2027 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 technology / training / task-force support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| TowneBank Foundation – Community Grant | Private | TowneBank Foundation | Wellness Tech / Training / Community | Rolling |
| VLF – Rule of Law & Education Grants | Private | Virginia Law Foundation (VLF) | Education Tech / Access to Justice | Projected: Mar 15, 2027 |
| Operation Ceasefire – Forensic & Analytical Tech | State | Operation Ceasefire (State/Private Partner) | Forensic Tech / AI / Rapid DNA | Projected: Sep 1, 2027 |
| Community Vitality Grant | Private | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | Disaster Tech / Wellness / Environmental | Expected: Sep 1, 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 |
Award Intelligence
Recent Virginia Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Virginia departments, counties, cities, towns, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack County | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $11,368 | 2024-10-01 |
| Albemarle County | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $13,115 | 2024-10-01 |
| Alexandria City | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $34,365 | 2024-10-01 |
| Arlington County | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $54,613 | 2024-10-01 |
| Augusta County | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $10,886 | 2024-10-01 |
| Campbell County | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $11,220 | 2024-10-01 |
| Charlottesville City | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $25,375 | 2024-10-01 |
| Chesapeake City | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $122,748 | 2024-10-01 |
| Chesterfield County | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $68,990 | 2024-10-01 |
| Danville City | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $15,381 | 2024-10-01 |
| Dinwiddie County | Local JAG Direct Allocation | General law enforcement | $10,551 | 2024-10-01 |
| State of Virginia / DCJS | Byrne SCIP Allocation | Gun violence / crisis intervention | $2,919,856 | 2024-10-01 |
| Chase City | COPS Hiring Program | Law enforcement hiring | $125,000 | 2023-11-01 |
| Town of Glade Spring | COPS Hiring Program | Law enforcement hiring | $96,885 | 2023-11-01 |
| City of Lynchburg | COPS Hiring Program | Law enforcement hiring | $125,000 | 2023-11-01 |
| Town of Rich Creek | COPS Hiring Program | Law enforcement hiring | $92,250 | 2023-11-01 |
| County of Spotsylvania | COPS Hiring Program | Law enforcement hiring | $375,000 | 2023-11-01 |
The Virginia award dataset reviewed for this page includes 17 award records totaling approximately $4,112,603 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Virginia 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, Virginia 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.