State Public Safety Grant Guide
Wisconsin Public Safety Grants
Funding pathways, grant contacts, compliance notes, available programs, and award examples for Wisconsin law enforcement, fire, EMS, homeland security, emergency management, school safety, investigations, training, and mission support.
This Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin currently shows a state-level drone or surveillance procurement status of None in this dataset. No state-wide ban. Agencies may purchase foreign drones unless using federal funds. Agencies should also confirm NDAA, ASDA, grant-specific, and local procurement requirements before issuing solicitations, selecting technology, or spending grant funds.
Available Funding Pathways
Wisconsin Grant Opportunities
The programs below include state, federal, federal pass-through, and private funding pathways that may support Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCSF – Community Safety & Wellbeing | Private | WCSF (Medical College WI) | Wellness / Community Tech / Diversion | Open / Current Cycle Active |
| BSSA – Safe Communities Initiative | Private | Badger State Sheriffs' Association (BSSA) | Training Tech / Wellness / Community | Rolling |
| BJA – Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Body-worn cameras / storage / policy implementation / training | Passed (Nov 3, 2025). Next Expected: Nov 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 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial JAG - Local Formula | Federal | Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Equipment / technology / training / analytics | Passed (May 1, 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| Edward Byrne Memorial JAG - State Formula | Federal / State | BJA (via WI DOJ) | Equipment / systems / training / program support | Passed (April 14, 2026). Next Expected: April 2027. |
| Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) | Federal | BJA | 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 |
| Wisconsin Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Federal / State | WI DOJ (DOJ/BJA) | Training / equipment / supplies / program support | Passed (Jan 16, 2026). Next Expected: Jan 2027. |
| Wisconsin Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) | State | WI DOJ | Case management / referral / program support | Passed (Oct 2, 2025). Next Expected: Statutory Update 2027. |
| COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program | Federal | DOJ (COPS Office) | Intelligence / task-force support / investigative technology | Projected: Jun 15, 2026 |
| COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) | Federal | DOJ (COPS Office) | Investigative technology / lab support / intelligence | Projected: Jun 15, 2026 |
| COPS Hiring Program (CHP) | Federal | COPS Office | Hiring support / redeployment | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants | Federal | COPS Office | Pilot tools / small-scale technology / engagement projects | Projected: Jul 1, 2026 |
| Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program | Federal | COPS Office | Wellness platforms / training / program support | 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 |
| Wisconsin Act 58 – Data-Sharing Grant | Private | Wisconsin Dept of Justice (DOJ) | Data-Sharing / AI / Analytics | Rolling — Continuous |
| Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program | Federal | OJJDP | Digital forensics / investigative technology / training / task-force support | Projected: Oct 1, 2026 |
| Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety (BOTS) Law Enforcement Grants | Federal / State | WisDOT BOTS (NHTSA) | Overtime enforcement / data systems / campaign support / training | Passed (Spring 2026). Next Expected: Spring 2027. |
| Opioid Settlement – LE & Jail Treatment | State | WI DHS (Opioid Settlement) | Interdiction / Wellness / Jail Treatment | TBA — RFPs pending release |
| OVW – Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program | Federal | OVW | Case management / lethality assessment tools / victim-response technology / limited investigative tools | Projected: Apr 30, 2027 |
| Rewarding Responders Grant | Private | We Energies Foundation | SAR Gear / Thermal / Night Vision | Expected: Jun 15, 2026 |
| Wisconsin JAG Drug Task Forces / Drug Trafficking Response | Federal / State | WI DOJ (DOJ/BJA) | Investigative equipment / intelligence / task-force support / training | Passed (Dec 3, 2025). Next Expected: Dec 2026. |
| Wisconsin Deflection Initiative (WDI) Technology Implementation | Federal / State | WI DOJ (BJA/COSSUP) | Software / mobile case management / participant engagement / equipment | Expected: Aug 31, 2026 |
| Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response Program | State | WI DOJ | Investigative equipment / intelligence / operational support | Passed (Dec 3, 2025). Next Expected: Dec 2026. |
| Wisconsin Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program | Federal / State | WI DOJ (DOJ/BJA) | Equipment / systems / data / training / implementation | Projected: Sep 1, 2026 |
| WI County Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance | State | WI DOJ | Equipment / operations / implementation support | Expected: Sep 1, 2026 |
| Wisconsin Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) Grant Program | State | WI DOJ | Body-worn cameras / storage / retrieval systems | Expected: Sep 1, 2026 |
| Wisconsin Beat Patrol Program | State | WI DOJ | Personnel support / limited deployment support | Expected: Sep 1, 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 Wisconsin Public-Safety Award Examples
Award examples help agencies see that Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $49,368 | FY 2024 |
| Green Bay City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $49,368 | FY 2024 |
| Dane County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $10,820 | FY 2024 |
| Madison City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal direct allocation | $77,499 | FY 2024 |
| Eau Claire County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $12,643 | FY 2024 |
| Eau Claire City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $12,643 | FY 2024 |
| Fond du Lac County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $12,179 | FY 2024 |
| Fond du Lac City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $12,179 | FY 2024 |
| Kenosha County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $36,106 | FY 2024 |
| Kenosha City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $36,106 | FY 2024 |
| La Crosse County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $13,262 | FY 2024 |
| La Crosse City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $13,262 | FY 2024 |
| Marathon County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $15,271 | FY 2024 |
| Wausau City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $15,271 | FY 2024 |
| Milwaukee County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $878,671 | FY 2024 |
| Milwaukee City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $862,349 | FY 2024 |
| West Allis City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $16,322 | FY 2024 |
| Outagamie County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $20,279 | FY 2024 |
| Appleton City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $20,279 | FY 2024 |
| Racine County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $35,519 | FY 2024 |
| Racine City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $35,519 | FY 2024 |
| Rock County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $32,120 | FY 2024 |
| Beloit City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $19,445 | FY 2024 |
| Janesville City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $12,675 | FY 2024 |
| Sheboygan County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $15,487 | FY 2024 |
| Sheboygan City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $15,487 | FY 2024 |
| Winnebago County | Local JAG FY2024 | County joint allocation | $19,691 | FY 2024 |
| Oshkosh City | Local JAG FY2024 | Municipal joint allocation | $19,691 | FY 2024 |
| Lincoln County | Local JAG FY2024 | County direct allocation | $10,139 | FY 2024 |
The Wisconsin award dataset reviewed for this page includes 29 award records totaling approximately $2,379,650 across records with numeric award amounts.
MAXSUR Solution Pathways
Connect Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin 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.