What We Don't Fund

To ensure our resources are focused on operational impact, the Foundation does not fund
projects that fall outside our mission or lack clear field application.

We generally do not support:

  • Pure research without operational use
    Academic studies, reports, or evaluations that are not tied to implementation or use in active public safety operations.
  • Routine operating expenses
    General agency overhead, salaries, or ongoing costs not directly connected to a defined project or operational improvement.
  • Capital purchases without an innovation component
    Standard equipment or technology purchases that do not introduce a clear improvement in operations, workflow, safety, or coordination.
  • Policy development without implementation
    Policy or planning efforts that are not paired with a concrete strategy for operational use or testing.
  • Advocacy or political activity
    Lobbying, political campaigns, or issue advocacy efforts.
  • Projects that duplicate existing funded efforts
    Initiatives that substantially replicate work already funded by the Foundation or other sources without clear added value.