Navigating Security Funding & Mandates Can Be Complex.
The opportunities and requirements listed below reflect funding programs and mandates we’ve identified that may support the implementation of weapons detection solutions. As new legislation and funding sources continue to emerge at the federal, state, and local levels, there may be additional opportunities not yet reflected on this page.
Texas
HB2
2025-2026 School Year
Passed in 2025, Texas House Bill 2 (HB 2) significantly boosts school safety funding by increasing the School Safety Allotment to $20 per student and raising the minimum campus allocation to $33,540. The funding supports safety measures like entry screening, panic technology, and armed security. It is part of a larger $7.7B education funding package.
Virginia
School Security Equipment Grant
8/1/26 Application Deadline
The Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) issued $12 million in equipment notes in conjunction with the existing Virginia Public School Authority technology notes program. Proceeds of these additional notes will be used to help offset related local costs associated with the purchasing of qualifying security equipment to improve and help ensure the safety of students attending public schools in Virginia.
Pennsylvania
School Safety and Mental Health
10/16/26 Application Deadline
With approximately $60 million in state funding available, this initiative aims to support community-based strategies to reduce violence and expand programming for at-risk youth across the Commonwealth. Funding is available through two funding announcements— a VIP + BOOST grant solicitation and a Statewide BOOST grant solicitation. The newly combined VIP + BOOST solicitation is designed to help streamline the application process, making it easier for organizations to apply for and access funding.
Georgia
HB1023
July 2027
Georgia House Bill 1023 (HB 1023), passed by the House on February 25, 2026, mandates that public school governing bodies install weapons detection systems at primary student entrances. Aimed at boosting school safety, it requires these systems to be operational by the next school year, utilizing existing state funding and safety grants.
Rhode Island
H7898
Introduced (Not Passed)
Proposed Rhode Island legislation H7898 mandates the installation and use of weapon detection systems at all public entrances to schools, gymnasiums, school-related event facilities, and athletic sites, including off-campus events. This proposed mandate aims to enhance safety, complementing existing state laws banning "ghost guns" and regulating firearm possession.
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This education brochure provides K–12 leaders with an overview of how Evolv supports safer school environments through modern weapons detection. It highlights important safety, operational, and deployment considerations, along with funding opportunities that may help schools implement Evolv solutions.e
Federal
FEMA NSGP
FY26
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
Pennsylvania
House Bill 2341
Advancing to Full Floor Vote
Pennsylvania House Bill 2341 establishes the Health Care Facility Threat Assessment Grant Program to improve safety in hospitals. The bill allows not-for-profit hospitals to apply for up to $150,000 annually to fund protective security upgrades, such as metal detectors and trauma kits
California
AB 2975
March 2027
California Assembly Bill 2975 (AB 2975) mandates that licensed hospitals install automated weapons detection systems at main, emergency, and labor & delivery entrances by March 1, 2027. The law aims to reduce workplace violence by requiring trained staff, visible signage, and specific protocols, with handheld wands limited to secondary screening.
Download Our Healthcare Brochure
Designed for healthcare decision‑makers, this brochure highlights how Evolv approaches modern weapons detection in clinical environments. It outlines key safety, operational, and deployment considerations healthcare organizations often evaluate, and explores how available grants and funding programs may help support investment in Evolv’s solutions.
Federal
FEMA NSGP
FY26
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
Download Our Houses of Worship Brochure
This brochure is designed to help faith‑based leaders understand how Evolv supports congregational safety through modern weapons detection. It covers important security, operational, and deployment considerations, along with funding opportunities that may help make these investments more accessible.
Security Funding Resources & Education
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Preparing for AB 2975: An Open Discussion for California Hospitals
As California hospitals continue preparing for AB 2975, many questions remain about implementation, staffing, workflows, screening strategies, and operational impact. While hospitals await additional guidance, planning can't stop. Join healthcare security, risk, and workplace...
COPS Grant Updates: What’s New and How to Apply Before the July Deadline
This informative webinar covers the latest updates and guidance for the COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) ahead of the July application deadline. This session is designed for schools and organizations seeking funding to...
NSGP Grant Guidance: How to Apply & Fund Physical Security with FEMA
Join us for an informative webinar where we'll discuss the recent notifications and guidance related to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) opportunities available for Fiscal Years 2025–2026, administered through Federal Emergency Management Agency...
