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FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program

Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program is a federal competitive grant from Community Oriented Policing Services for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $350K. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township gover. The application deadline is August 27, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $350K
Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

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 seeks to expand law enforcement accreditation through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Community Policing Development – Accreditation Under this funding opportunity, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is seeking to establish new and support existing accreditation bodies in states or territories. Funding will focus on such activities as providing technical assistance to agencies, defraying or underwriting accreditation costs, improving customer service and marketing, and developing user-friendly policy templates.

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Eligibility for the FY26 Community Policing Development Accreditation program is limited to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public governmental agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, and community groups. Organizations who were awarded funding for accreditation in FY2024 or FY2025 will not be considered for funding in FY2026.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number O-COPS-2026-172562. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source