COPS Technology and Equipment Program
🏛 Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-OJP-COPS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state, territorial, local, tribal, and other designated entities to acquire law enforcement equipment and technologies that prevent crime and support community policing.
Only applicants explicitly listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for Public Law 119-74 are eligible. This is an invitational, noncompetitive program with limited funding opportunities.
Applicants must register in SAM with a UEI matching the exact agency name in the JES. State and local entities must comply with 8 U.S.C. §1373 regarding immigration status information sharing with federal agencies.
Equipment purchases must meet National Institute of Standards and Technology requirements for law enforcement standards.
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Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Technology and Equipment Program (TEP). This noncompetitive, invitational, funding opportunity provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities designated under the heading “Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipment Community Projects / COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment” in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement – Division C, which is incorporated by reference into Public Law 119-74, to develop and acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime and expand the implementation of community policing. Equipment funded under this program should meet any applicable requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Office of Law Enforcement Standards.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Project narrative/description
- Equipment specifications and NIST compliance documentation
- Budget and budget narrative
- SAM registration and UEI documentation
- Proof of eligibility listing in Congressional JES
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?
Only government entities specifically listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement are eligible. This is an invitational program, not open to all applicants.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No. This grant does not require cost-sharing or match funding.
What types of equipment and technology are fundable?
Law enforcement equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications that prevent crime and support community policing. All equipment must meet NIST standards.
What is the deadline for applications?
The fixed deadline is July 16, 2026. Applicants should verify their listing in the JES before applying.
Is this a competitive grant?
No. This is a noncompetitive, invitational program limited to pre-identified entities in the Congressional appropriations language.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your agency is explicitly listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for Public Law 119-74 before investing application effort.
- Ensure your SAM registration UEI exactly matches the agency name shown in the JES. Mismatches will cause rejection.
- Research NIST Office of Law Enforcement Standards requirements early. All equipment must meet applicable standards.
- Document compliance with 8 U.S.C. §1373 immigration information-sharing requirements in your application.
- Focus your narrative on demonstrating how the technology directly prevents crime or improves community policing outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Not verifying pre-selection in the JES before applying. UEI name mismatch with agency name listed in JES. Proposing equipment that doesn't meet NIST law enforcement standards.
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