Community Policing Development: Law Enforcement Products and Resources
🏛 Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-OJP-COPS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies and organizations supporting community policing development.
Eligible applicants include law enforcement agencies that can develop and distribute law enforcement products and resources. These resources should advance community policing through evidence-based practices, innovative strategies, and crime prevention guidance.
The grant supports two categories: creating law enforcement products and resources for national distribution, and deploying training through the COPS Training Portal. Geographic scope is national, though awards go to law enforcement agencies across the United States.
Applicants must submit applications through Grants.gov and the Justice Grants System (JustGrants). No cost-sharing is required to apply for this program.
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Program description
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the nation’s state, local, territorial and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources.
Community Policing Development (CPD): Law Enforcement Products and Resources funds are used to develop products and resources to provide guidance on promising practices; develop and test innovative strategies; build knowledge about effective practices and outcomes; and support new, creative approaches to preventing crime and promoting safe communities and a positive image of policing.
The COPS Office seeks to enhance community policing development through this NOFO in the following two funding categories:
Category 1: FY26 Community Policing Development – Law Enforcement Products and Resources
The COPS Office CPD: Law Enforcement Products and Resources program provides funding for the development of resources on law enforcement topics, specifically designed for national distribution, that offer creative ideas to advance crime fighting and community policing through common sense policing practices and initiatives. Any proposed product or resource should be directly in support of the advancement of community policing through common sense policing strategies and practices.
Category 2: FY26 Community Policing Development – COPS Training Portal
The COPS Office CPD COPS Training Portal funds are used to deploy the COPS Office’s flagship eLearning program, the COPS Training Portal. A cornerstone of the COPS Office’s training and technical assistance program, the COPS Training Portal is responsible for approximately 75 percent of training deliveries annually for the COPS Office, provided at no cost to law enforcement officers, agencies, and stakeholders to improve access to high-quality training that fits the schedules, budgets, and needs of users across the country.
As community policing is common sense policing, throughout the FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD): Law Enforcement Products and Resources NOFO materials, the terms “community policing” and “common sense policing” are used interchangeably, unless otherwise specified.
All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative describing the proposed product, resource, or training
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational and financial information via JustGrants
- Letters of support or commitment (if applicable)
- Resumes of key personnel (if required)
Program contact
- 👤 Community Oriented Policing Services
- 📧 AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov
- 📞 800-421-6770
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.710 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$10,958,667
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$10,492,902
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$10,469,448
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$9,789,763
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$9,784,130
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$9,544,040
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$9,000,000
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$8,547,000
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$8,245,000
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$6,323,580
Top States by Funding
- TX 13 awards $84.4M
- VA 11 awards $53.1M
- CA 8 awards $36.6M
- NJ 7 awards $26.1M
- FL 6 awards $24.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.710). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2012 | $151,572,278 | |
| 2013 | $166,436,731 | |
| 2014 | $169,289,196 | |
| 2015 | $168,217,132 | |
| 2016 | $167,422,943 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies can apply. Organizations supporting community policing development and law enforcement innovation are also eligible.
What is the deadline and how much funding is available?
The deadline is August 24, 2026. Total funding is $7,000,000 for all awards under this NOFO.
What types of projects does this grant support?
Funding supports development of law enforcement products and resources for national distribution, innovative crime prevention strategies, and training delivery through the COPS Training Portal.
Is there cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant program.
Where should I submit my application?
All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov and the Justice Grants System (JustGrants). Contact JustGrants Support for technical issues at 833-872-5175 or JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the COPS Office Response Center early with programmatic questions. Call 800-421-6770 or email AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
- Emphasize how your product or resource advances community policing through evidence-based, common sense practices. Show alignment with national law enforcement priorities.
- Ensure your proposed resource is designed for national distribution and scalability. Applicants should demonstrate reach and impact beyond a single jurisdiction.
- Use the COPS Training Portal category if your project involves training delivery. Highlight how your training improves officer and community outcomes.
- Allow adequate time for JustGrants submission. Create your account and register your organization in advance of the August 24 deadline.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Focusing on local-only solutions without demonstrating national applicability. Products must be designed for distribution nationwide. Failing to clearly connect proposed resources to community policing principles and evidence-based practices. Underestimating JustGrants submission time and technical requirements; plan ahead for registration and system access issues.
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