Securing funding continues to be one of the biggest challenges for law enforcement, fire departments, and hazmat teams seeking to enhance their capabilities with advanced chemical detection technology. At 908 Devices, we understand that obtaining federal grant funding is a competitive and evolving process, as priorities shift under the current U.S. government administration. Our team is here to help you navigate the application process and strengthen your proposals.
Latest Federal Developments
As of April 2025, several major funding programs have seen renewed support or expanded emphasis:
- Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne-JAG): The FY2025 federal budget proposal maintains strong funding for Byrne-JAG, emphasizing support for fentanyl interdiction, synthetic drug detection, and officer safety technology.
- COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) and COPS Anti-Meth Program (CAMP): The Trump administration has proposed an increase in funds directed toward multi-jurisdictional task forces combatting opioids and synthetic drugs, with an emphasis on trace detection capabilities.
- Homeland Security Opioid Detection Grants: A newly emphasized stream under the DHS border security and interdiction initiative aims to fund chemical detection and screening tools for fentanyl and xylazine at ports of entry and state fusion centers.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG): The FY2025 cycle includes dedicated priorities for hazmat team technology upgrades, including handheld detection for chemical, biological, radiological, and narcotic threats.
- High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA): ONDCP has highlighted advanced analytical tools as a qualifying expense in 2025, particularly those aligned with cross-border interdiction and multi-drug analysis.
These programs are increasingly prioritizing technologies that directly support the federal government’s expanded efforts to combat fentanyl and xylazine, improve border and port security, and increase operational readiness in high-risk areas.
How 908 Devices Helps You Secure These Funds
Identifying Grant Opportunities
We proactively track updates across DOJ, DHS, FEMA, and ONDCP and can help you align your funding strategy with this year’s federal priorities. Whether you’re applying for a COPS grant focused on fentanyl detection or AFG funding for hazmat operations, our team can identify the most relevant opportunities, help you navigate the application process and strengthen your proposals.
Strengthening Your Proposal
Crafting a compelling grant proposal requires clarity, precision and must be tightly aligned with high-profile federal objectives like fentanyl interdiction, officer protection, and rapid threat identification. Our team helps you articulate how 908 Devices’ tools address these missions with precise language, technical details and real-world impact statements.
Providing Letters of Support
We supply customized support letters that underscore our credibility and the critical value our technologies bring to public safety and interdiction operations, including border security, narcotics enforcement and hazmat operations.
Offering Budgeting and Justification Assistance
We can help you construct clear and compelling cost justifications tied directly to DHS, DOJ, or FEMA’s published funding priorities, making your proposal stand out in competitive environments.
Continued Support After Funding
Our commitment doesn’t end when you are awarded a grant. We provide ongoing technical support, training, and resources to help you maximize the use of our handheld devices in the field.
Partner With 908 Devices to Access New Federal Dollars
We’re here to help your agency cut through grant complexity and access the new wave of funding aligned to today’s mission-critical priorities: fighting synthetic opioids, protecting first responders, and improving national security readiness. Our portable and rugged handheld chemical identification devices rapidly identify unknown substances, empowering you to achieve your mission. Let’s secure the funding you need to enhance your agency’s capabilities, together.
