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Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Unmanned Aircraft Trade Grant Program is sponsored by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Unmanned Aircraft Trade Grant Program is a grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services that funds local first responder agencies seeking to replace older unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with newer, more …
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Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Program | Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Program The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has received a general fund appropriation to make available one-time grant funding to replace certain unmanned aircraft through the Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program.
Only local first responder agencies in Virginia are eligible for this grant program. Consistent with Appropriation Act language, the unmanned aircraft being replaced through this program are those manufactured by countries designated as a foreign adversary in the Code of Virginia § 55.
1-507, with unmanned aircraft manufactured or assembled by a country not covered by section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024. The countries listed in the NDAA as foreign adversaries are the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, the Russian Federation, and Venezuela.
The unmanned aircraft eligible to be replaced by this grant program are only those used by Virginia first responder agencies, including local law enforcement agencies, local fire or ambulance service providers, and other local first responders. The terms “unmanned aircraft” and “drone” as used in the Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Program are interchangeable.
Local law enforcement agencies, local fire or ambulance service providers, or other local first responders are eligible to apply for this grant. This grant program is available to replace only unmanned aircraft currently in use by eligible local Virginia first responder agencies. As required by the Appropriations Act, grant funding is to be distributed geographically throughout Virginia.
How funds are geographically distributed will depend on the applications received. Grant funding will be used to replace the unmanned drone aircraft only and cannot be used for training, software, maintenance agreements, local personnel, or other expenses not related to the unmanned aircraft itself. Grant funding is limited to the purchase of the unmanned drone aircraft only.
Ancillary equipment and related accessories are not eligible for funding under this grant. Effective August 15, 2025, DCJS requires each applicant to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is a 12-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the federal government through the System for Award Management ( SAM.
gov ) that identifies businesses and other entities. DCJS requires a UEI for all grant applicants, regardless of whether they are applying for federal or state funds. Juvenile / Victims / Adult Justice
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local first responder agencies in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Unmanned Aircraft Trade Grant Program are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Unmanned Aircraft Trade Grant Program is funded by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program (FY27) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The C-UAS Grant Program provides funding to enhance state, local, tribal, and territorial capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor UAS. While primarily for government entities, small businesses developing such technology could be sub-applicants or vendors to eligible government entities for the procurement of C-UAS detection equipment. The FY2027 round will be distributed broadly to all 56 states and territories.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) - CN25 is sponsored by California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Provides funding for physical security enhancements and related security activities to non-profit organizations that are at high risk of hate crimes or terrorist attacks due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
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