Smart funding for smarter policing: How to align technology with public safety grants

Modern policing demands more than boots on the ground—it requires smart tools, shared assets, and complete accountability. But upgrading systems like key and asset management often stretches beyond what internal budgets can cover.

The good news? Public safety grants in the U.S. and U.K. are designed to help departments invest in the technology that protects officers, secures equipment, and streamlines daily operations.

In this article, we’ll point you toward trusted grant resources—and show how solutions like Traka can align with your department’s modernization goals.

U.S. grant programs to explore

These national resources and programs support equipment, security tech, and accountability tools—especially those tied to officer safety, efficiency, and compliance.

1. Police1 GrantFinder - A searchable, regularly updated directory of active public safety grants across the U.S.
   https://www.police1.com/police-grants/
2. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) - Over $240M annually for equipment, training, and tech upgrades
   https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview
3. COPS Office – Technology & Equipment Program (TEP) - Supports community policing tools and officer safety technology
   https://cops.usdoj.gov/
4. Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) - Covers preparedness, security tech, and asset control systems
   https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/homeland-security
5. JustGrants - DOJ’s centralized portal for law enforcement-related grants
   https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/
6. Grants.gov - Searchable federal database for all active government grant opportunities
   https://www.grants.gov/

U.K. funding pathways

Though structured differently than in the U.S., U.K. emergency services can access local or national funding to support modernization, safety, and compliance efforts:

1. Home Office – Policing & Public Safety - Funding announcements and national initiatives
   https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
2. Police & Crime Commissioners (PCC Directory) - Key contacts for local grant priorities and decisions
   https://www.apccs.police.uk/find-your-pcc/
3. UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Supports innovation and community safety projects
   https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
4. Local & regional authorities - Opportunities vary—contact your local authority or combined regional group for funding guidance.

How Traka supports grant-aligned goals

While Traka does not provide or apply for funding on behalf of agencies, our solutions are designed to align with the goals and requirements often found in public safety grant criteria.

We support departments by:

• Supplying detailed specifications and procurement-ready quotes
• Meeting key compliance standards for secure asset management
• Providing proven use cases from law enforcement agencies globally
• Ensuring our tech supports transparency, accountability, and audit readiness

Don’t let funding go unused

Grants often go unclaimed—not due to lack of need, but because departments don’t always know where to start.

We’re here to make sure that when you do secure funding, your investment supports a long-term strategy for smarter, safer operations.

Ready to explore what's possible? Traka helps law enforcement agencies protect what matters most—officers, assets, and accountability.

Explore active grants at Police1.com and learn how Traka supports modernization.