We get it, drones (UAVs) can be expensive especially when equipped with thermal imaging and zoom cameras. However, drones have already proven themselves as an invaluable tool for police, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue (SAR), and disaster response officials. From May 2017 through April 2018, drone manufacturer DJI confirmed that at least 65 people were saved by drones. See our 2018 News Roundup of Search and Rescue Drone News 2018.

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation – In a fire department looking to purchase a UAV but need some funding. Check out the Firehouse Subs Public Safety foundation grant program.

What is a grant? A grant is a way the government funds ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy.

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Search and Rescue Grant Mountain Rescue Association – The MRA R&D Grant program provides funds for research, development and testing of SAR systems and equipment. It is intended to promote better understanding of mountain rescue systems and technology.

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FEMA's United States Fire Administration (USFA), National Fire Programs (NFP), National Fire Data Center (NFDC) owns and operates the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). NFIRS is an information technology (IT) system that collects and maintains data associated with emergency responses by fire departments nationwide to analyze and measure the national fire problem as directed by USFA. FEMA is conducting this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) because NFIRS may contain personally identifiable information (PII) of fire casualties, property owners, fire and emergency medical service personnel, and other persons involved in the incidents.

Federal grants through FEMA can be found here, these are specifically for drones (sUAS). These grants are for organizations pertaining to first responders which include, firefighters, emergency medical service, and pre-disaster mitigation.

Law enforcement grantsfor equipment 2025

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EQT Foundation – Are you a looking into drone resources for volunteer SAR or firefighting departments check out this grant funding opportunity.

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Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) – Offers a great place to search law enforcement grants, find information, tools, and links.

Is your public safety organization looking to start a drone (UAV) program? We here at DSLRPros have compiled the best resources to get funding so you can get your drone program off the ground.