The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is committed to supporting first responders by providing comprehensive information about grants resources and training opportunities specifically designed to enhance their capabilities. Recognizing the critical role that first responders play in safeguarding communities, S&T provides information about available funding opportunities that can aid in acquiring advanced equipment, implementing new technologies, and enhancing operational readiness. This commitment to education and resource provision underscores S&T’s mission to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of first responders nationwide, ultimately contributing to stronger and more resilient communities.
Grants Resources
Offered by government agencies, our grants resources list provides information about where first responders can obtain grants on various topics, including but not limited, to firefighter grants, emergency management system grants, and pre-disaster mitigation grants. View Grants Resources
Training Opportunities
Offered by government agencies, our training opportunities list provides information about training on various topics including, but not limited, to bioterrorism, emergency preparedness, and suicide prevention. View Training Opportunities
New Training Tool for Detection Canine Teams
S&T's Detection Canine Program announced a new interactive training tool for handlers and trainers of explosive detection canines to upgrade their capabilities to Person-Borne Explosives Detection (PBED). Different from traditional explosive detection dogs whose training consists of monitoring threats hidden within stationary objects, PBED canines must also detect and track explosives in motion and concealed on a person.
The training tool was developed in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University-Applied Physics Laboratory and more than 30 canine/handler teams from local, state, federal and university law enforcement agencies. Detection canine teams interested in the PBED training tool can email STK9@hq.dhs.gov.