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.
New Mexico
HB450
FY26
New Mexico HB 450 (2025 Regular Session) is a major capital outlay bill that appropriated $50 million for school security improvements, career-technical education facilities, and building maintenance in FY 2026. The funds are distributed to school districts by the Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA), often used for technology upgrades, weapon detection, and emergency systems.
Legislative Mandates for Schools
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
Funding Opportunities for Hospitals
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.
Legislative Mandates for Hospitals
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.
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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.
Funding Opportunities for Houses of Worship
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.
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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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Navigating CA Bill AB 2975: Supporting Hospital Security and Compliance
California’s healthcare landscape is poised for change with the introduction of Assembly Bill 2975 (AB 2975), which mandates weapons detection screening at specific hospital entrances to enhance safety. The Navigating CA Bill AB2975 Webinar...
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...
SVPP Grant Guidance: How to Apply & Fund School Safety with COPS
Join us for an informative webinar covering recent notifications and guidance related to major federal funding opportunities available for Fiscal Years 2025–2026: the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) administered by the Office of Community...
