Grant Funding avenues

Following is a non-exhaustive list of US Federal grant funding that may be used to fund the purchase of an Operator XR system at your agency (available to US law enfrocement agencies).

CPD De-Escalation Law Enforcement Training Grants

  • Funding: $15,000,000

  • Average Award: $250,000

  • Release Date: Q2: JAN/FEB/MAR

  • Eligible Applicants: US Government Entities

  • Application Deadline: Q2: JAN/FEB/MAR

  • Award Date: Q4: JUL/AUG/SEP

  • Details: This grant supports state and local agencies in establishing internal de-escalation, implicit bias, and duty to intervene training programs, including the purchase of VR/AR de-escalation training technology. More information.

COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEP)

  • Funding: $111,744,000

  • Average Award: $1,000,000

  • Release Date: Q2: JAN/FEB/MAR

  • Eligible Applicants: Government Entities

  • Award Date: Q4: JUL/AUG/SEP

  • Details: Designed to improve police effectiveness through advanced equipment and technology, enhancing community policing capacity. More information.

BJA FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program

  • Funding: $103,000,000

  • Average Award: $105,000

  • Eligible Applicants: Federally Recognized Tribes,Government Entities

  • Release Date: Q3: APR/MAY/JUN

  • Award Date: Q4: JUL/AUG/SEP

  • Details: Supports a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs, including law enforcement programs and equipment.

COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)

  • Funding Available: $53,000,000

  • Average Award: $330,000

  • Eligible Applicants: Educational Institutions,Government Entities

  • Release Date: Q2: JAN/FEB/MAR

  • Award Date: Q4: JUL/AUG/SEP

  • Details: Funds school safety programs and technology aimed at preventing school violence. More information.

FEMA / DHS Grants

  • Funding Available: $1.12BN

  • Application Due: May 18th 2024 (TBC)

  • Eligible Applicants: Educational Institutions, Government Entities

  • Details: Including SHSP, UASI, and OPSG, these grants focus on enhancing preparedness and capabilities at a city and state level, with an emphasis on terrorism prevention. Training is a core focus, with simulation systems being included as an approved category. For more details, visit FEMA Grant Fact Sheet.

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