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Grants for Special district governments - Safety

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Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribal entities, and planning organizations to develop and implement comprehensive safety plans aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

Safety
City or township governments
Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
$9,999
Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia communities to reduce wildfire risks through various hazard mitigation projects, requiring a 20% community match and formal recognition in the Firewise USA program.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides reimbursement funding for training and education to organizations that deliver emergency medical and trauma services in Colorado, enhancing the skills and effectiveness of their personnel.

Health
County governments
South Dakota Firefighter Essentials Grant
$750
South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This program provides reimbursement funding to local firefighter agencies in South Dakota to help cover the costs of essential training and certification courses for firefighters.

Safety
City or township governments
First responder grants program
$1,000
Chaffee County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides financial support to first responder organizations in select Colorado counties to enhance their emergency response capabilities through the purchase of essential gear, equipment, and training.

Safety
County governments
FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
$1,146,528,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribal authorities, and planning organizations to improve or eliminate dangerous highway-rail crossings, enhancing safety and transportation efficiency across the U.S.

Transportation
State governments
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP)
$500,000
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and the Iowa DOT for improving roadway safety through targeted projects, traffic control devices, and educational outreach.

Transportation
County governments
Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC)
$20,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides funding to rural fire departments in California to improve their training and equipment for effective fire prevention and response in communities with populations of 10,000 or fewer.

Safety
City or township governments
Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and crime laboratories for expenses related to the investigation and processing of sexual assault kits.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This state-funded program provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Maryland for projects that enhance bicycle infrastructure and connectivity, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
County governments
Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009 (FASTER) FASTER Transit Grants Program
$15,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in Colorado for transit capital projects that enhance and modernize transportation systems, improving mobility and access for residents.

Transportation
State governments
CHS Seeds for Stewardship Grant Program
$10,000
CHS
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides matching funds to support projects that improve agricultural safety, education, and community vitality in rural areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Shooting Range Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.

Recreation
County governments
Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01)
$975,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2022

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving safety for workers in the commercial fishing industry, targeting hazards like vessel disasters and onboard injuries.

Health
State governments
Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grants
$2,000,000
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts to host major sports and entertainment events, particularly in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while promoting tourism and community engagement.

Safety
City or township governments
Rural Surface Transportation Grant (Rural)
$780,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 6, 2024

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

The Rural program is dedicated to enhancing surface transportation infrastructure within rural communities, with $780 million allocated for this purpose. It supports highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that improve freight, safety, and access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities critical to a rural area's economy. This program recognizes the unique challenges faced by smaller communities in accessing funding and aims to support projects that address these needs directly. The submission deadline is May 6, 2024.

Transportation
State governments
NIOSH Underground Mine Evacuation Technologies and Human Factors Research
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. academic institutions with specialized mining programs to develop innovative technologies and research that improve the safety and effectiveness of underground mine evacuations during emergencies.

Safety
Independent school districts