The FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants are designed to help law enforcement agencies at various levels implement innovative projects that enhance officer and public safety. These projects should focus on creative solutions to improve crime fighting, organizational effectiveness, and community safety.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies looking to develop pilot projects in areas like domestic terrorism prevention, violent crime enforcement, gang violence, human trafficking, and more.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Selecting the incorrect project category
- Not being a law enforcement agency
- Failing to demonstrate a specific public safety need
- Not including an evaluation component
- Submitting a single application for multiple projects
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Separate applications for each project
- Partnership agreements with other law enforcement entities
- Evaluation plan for the project
- Explanation of public safety need
Cautions
- Ensure each application is for a single project
- Select the correct project category
- Awards depend on available funds
- Additional legal requirements may apply
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, state governments, and special district governments. The opportunity is unrestricted, meaning any eligible entity can apply.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies looking to develop pilot projects in areas like domestic terrorism prevention, violent crime enforcement, gang violence, human trafficking, and more.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Selecting the incorrect project category
- Not being a law enforcement agency
- Failing to demonstrate a specific public safety need
- Not including an evaluation component
- Submitting a single application for multiple projects
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement pilot projects in various areas of law enforcement, such as crime prevention, officer recruitment, and cybercrime investigation. Projects should aim to improve safety and effectiveness.
Total Program Funding
$6,700,000
Expected Awards
34
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(45 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria
- Select a project category
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Include an evaluation component
- Submit separate applications for each project
- Explain the public safety need
- Consider partnerships with other agencies