FY 2026 COPS Office-NHTSA Impaired Driving Curricula Invitational Program
🏛 Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-OJP-COPS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for law enforcement agencies updating impaired driving training curricula. Applicants must have received a direct invitation from the COPS Office. State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies are eligible. The program focuses on enhancing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) curricula related to impaired driving education.
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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.
The COPS Office / NHTSA Impaired Driving Curricula Invitational Program funding opportunity is intended to update and enhance of impaired driving curricula offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Invitation letter from COPS Office
- Project narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Timeline for curriculum development and rollout
- Letters of support from partner organizations or law enforcement agencies
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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$10,906,987
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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 $84.3M
- 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?
Only agencies that received a direct invitation from the COPS Office. State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies are eligible if invited.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is August 31, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities does this grant support?
The grant funds updating and enhancing impaired driving curricula offered through NHTSA training programs.
What is the funding range?
The total funding pool is $2,000,000. Exact individual award amounts depend on project scope and number of selected applicants.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing or matching funds are not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start conversations with your COPS Office point of contact early if you received an invitation. Clarify expectations and priorities before writing.
- Emphasize the reach and impact of your curricula updates. Show how training will improve impaired driving detection and prevention.
- Include concrete timelines for curriculum development, testing, and rollout. Reviewers want realistic implementation plans.
- Highlight partnerships with NHTSA and law enforcement training institutions. Collaboration strengthens competitive applications.
- Document how your curricula align with current impaired driving challenges and emerging detection methods.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants without a direct COPS Office invitation apply anyway and are immediately rejected. Vague implementation timelines or unclear who will use the curriculum weaken competitiveness. Failing to demonstrate alignment with NHTSA guidance and current impaired driving trends.
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