Search & Rescue / Missing Persons Response Grants

Program owner: Multiple SAR, emergency management, and public safety programs

Key details

  • Funding amount: Varies by project; see official guidance
  • Match required: Local match may be required
  • Deadline: Not specified in the current grant cycle.

Summary: Funding for search and rescue teams, missing persons response, and related equipment.

Search & Rescue / Missing Persons Response grants support ground search teams, tracking K9s, technical rescue units, and coordination with volunteer SAR organizations. Projects may fund radios, mapping tools, GPS devices, command post equipment, and training.

Agencies can also use these grants to formalize missing person response protocols and joint SAR exercises.


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