The FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program is a grant opportunity from the Department of Justice aimed at supporting the mental health and wellness of law enforcement officers and their families. The grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to start or enhance programs that offer mental health services like counseling, peer mentoring, and stress reduction. There are three funding categories: starting new programs, enhancing existing ones, and creating a community of practice for sharing best practices.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. It is particularly beneficial for small and understaffed departments, especially those in rural areas, looking to start or expand mental health and wellness programs for their officers and their families.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a law enforcement agency
- Lack of focus on mental health and wellness programs
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Requesting funds for purposes outside the grant's scope
- Failure to meet eligibility criteria
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Documentation of current wellness programs (if applicable)
- Organizational information
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
- Registration in federal systems like SAM.gov
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Evaluation plan for proposed programs
Cautions
- Ensure your agency is eligible before applying
- Applications must be submitted by the deadline
- Funds must be used specifically for mental health and wellness programs
- Follow all federal guidelines and requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include small businesses, special district governments, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Essentially, any state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement agency can apply.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. It is particularly beneficial for small and understaffed departments, especially those in rural areas, looking to start or expand mental health and wellness programs for their officers and their families.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a law enforcement agency
- Lack of focus on mental health and wellness programs
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Requesting funds for purposes outside the grant's scope
- Failure to meet eligibility criteria
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop new or enhance existing mental health and wellness programs for law enforcement officers and their families. This includes counseling services, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and family support services.
Total Program Funding
$9,000,000
Expected Awards
37
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 30, 2026(47 days)
- Last Updated
- Jun 9, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a law enforcement agency
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Gather documentation of existing wellness programs (if applicable)
- Register on SAM.gov and ensure compliance with federal systems
- Submit application by July 30, 2026