Grants for State governments - Safety

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county sheriff's offices and police departments in Missouri to enhance the salaries and benefits of deputy sheriffs, helping them attract and retain qualified law enforcement personnel.

The SFY 2025 Gun Violence Reduction Grant Program (GVRG), funded by the State of Maryland and administered by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, aims to support law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in developing and implementing strategies to reduce firearm-related violence. The program seeks to address the statewide issues of gun violence, illegal firearm distribution, manufacturing, and seizures, with a goal to make communities safer. The GVRG encourages the development of coordinated criminal justice strategies and data-driven approaches to criminal justice in Maryland. Eligible applicants include local and state law enforcement agencies as well as local state's attorney's offices, with priority given to those not currently receiving Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) funds.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to medical examiner and coroner offices for accreditation and to develop forensic pathology fellowships, addressing workforce shortages and improving death investigation standards nationwide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maine-based law enforcement, courts, and nonprofit organizations to improve services and strategies for addressing violent crimes against women, including domestic violence and sexual assault.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to prosecutor offices and organizations focused on reviewing wrongful convictions, aiming to improve the integrity of the criminal justice system and prevent future errors.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments to conduct DNA testing and improve evidence preservation in violent felony cases, helping to address wrongful convictions and support justice.

The BJAG Program aims to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on the state's specific needs. Grant funds are used to improve the criminal justice system, enhance law enforcement initiatives, crime prevention, and education, as well as to support corrections, drug treatment, planning, evaluation, technology improvements, and crime victim and witness initiatives. The program is focused on reducing gaps in services, decreasing violent crime, assisting crime victims, and improving enforcement, prosecution, adjudication, detention, and rehabilitation efforts across Maryland.

The Public Safety Academy Assistance Program provides financial support, up to $24,000 per recruit, for law enforcement training academy costs and salaries of recruits attending the academy, with a single agency able to fund up to 25 recruits.

This funding opportunity provides resources to state and local health departments to improve data collection and implement prevention strategies aimed at reducing drug overdose deaths, particularly from opioids.

This grant provides training and resources for law enforcement officers in Missouri to become certified in identifying drug-impaired drivers, enhancing road safety across the state.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities and nonprofit organizations in New York to develop innovative programs that help individuals involved in the criminal justice system successfully reintegrate into their communities and reduce recidivism.

This initiative invites school teams, including students and educators, to develop and implement innovative solutions that promote digital citizenship and well-being in their communities.

This program provides reimbursement funds to state and local law enforcement agencies for extraordinary overtime costs incurred while protecting designated presidential residences as directed by the Secret Service.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to specific local government entities in designated metropolitan areas to enhance their capabilities for detecting and responding to biological threats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to improve export control systems and regulatory frameworks in various countries, aiming to prevent the proliferation of advanced technologies and safeguard U.S. and allied interests.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and educational institutions working to promote peace and reduce violence among religious and ethnic groups in Nigeria, particularly in Benue and Plateau states.

This program provides funding to state and local government forensic laboratories to improve their DNA processing capabilities, reduce backlogs, and enhance public safety through faster criminal investigations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and evaluation projects aimed at improving forensic science practices and their impact on the criminal justice system across the United States, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

This grant provides funding to journalists and media organizations in Alaska for in-depth reporting on complex and underreported issues, as well as arts and culture stories, to enhance public understanding and engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government and nonprofit organizations for developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans in juvenile justice residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of youth and staff during emergencies.