This grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) aims to help law enforcement agencies improve their organizational practices through assessments, technical assistance, and enhanced training. The training is designed to be flexible and accessible, using online platforms to help agencies implement community policing principles effectively.
Who it's for: This grant is for law enforcement agencies and organizations that support them, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, and small businesses.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a law enforcement agency or supportive organization
- Not aligning with community policing principles
- Inability to participate in online training sessions
- Lack of capacity to implement organizational improvements
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
What You May Need
- Organizational assessment plan
- Technical assistance proposal
- Enhanced training implementation strategy
- Proof of eligibility (nonprofit status, business registration, etc.)
- Detailed budget proposal
- Project timeline
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Previous experience or success stories in similar projects
- Online training readiness plan
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with community policing principles
- Prepare for virtual training requirements
- Be ready to measure and report outcomes
- Funds are limited to $750,000 total for the program
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, and small businesses. These entities must be involved in supporting law enforcement agencies and align with community policing principles.
Overview
This grant is for law enforcement agencies and organizations that support them, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, and small businesses.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a law enforcement agency or supportive organization
- Not aligning with community policing principles
- Inability to participate in online training sessions
- Lack of capacity to implement organizational improvements
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for conducting organizational assessments, providing technical assistance, and implementing enhanced training programs that focus on community policing improvements.
Total Program Funding
$750,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 24, 2026(40 days)
- Last Updated
- Jul 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit, for-profit, or small business
- Develop a comprehensive organizational assessment plan
- Create a technical assistance and training proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget and project timeline
- Gather necessary documentation (e.g., proof of nonprofit status)
- Submit application by August 24, 2026