Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program Webinar

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Description:

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $1,000,000 in grant funding through the 2026 Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Program. This one-time funding opportunity aims to support first responder agencies across Virginia in replacing drones manufactured by foreign adversaries with secure, compliant alternatives that strengthen operational safety and effectiveness.
The purpose of this training is to help local agencies understand how this grant can support the replacement of insecure drone systems and comply with new state/federal requirements. This session will provide an overview of the Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program (DRGP) offered by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Additionally, we’ll walk you through the eligibility requirements, creating an account in the Online Grants Management System, and provide step-by-step instructions for completing your application. Lastly, we’ll review the application review process, so you know what to expect once your submission is complete.

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is open to local first responder agencies and their representatives interested in the Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program. 

Partial In-Service Credit:

Partial In-Service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement officers will not be available. 

Training Time and Details:

Session one (1) begins at 10:00 am and ends at 11:00 am.  

Session two (2) begins at 1:00PM and ends at 2:00PM

*Please note that you need only attend one session.

Cost and Registration:

There is no registration fee to attend this training. Pre-registration is required. 

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS-assigned course coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.