FY26 Community Policing Development: Law Enforcement Products and Resources

The Community Policing Development Law Enforcement Products and Resources program is administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the U.S. Department of Justice. This office is responsible for advancing community policing practices nationwide by supporting law enforcement agencies with funding, training, and technical assistance. The program aligns with federal priorities to promote public safety, strengthen community trust, and support innovative policing strategies that address evolving crime challenges. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development of national-level products and resources that enhance law enforcement capacity and promote effective community policing practices. The program funds initiatives that produce guidance materials, toolkits, training programs, and other deliverables that can be distributed broadly across the United States. These resources are expected to reflect promising practices, innovative strategies, and evidence-based approaches that improve crime prevention, investigation, and public safety outcomes. Applicants must select from defined priority topic areas such as human trafficking, gang violence, cybercrime, domestic terrorism, drug markets, and officer recruitment and retention. Projects must demonstrate relevance to one of these areas and provide solutions that are scalable and beneficial to the national law enforcement field. Projects that are localized, duplicative of existing resources, or outside the specified topic areas are considered out of scope and will not be funded. Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which involve substantial federal oversight and collaboration during project implementation. The total funding available for this opportunity is seven million dollars, with individual awards varying by category. Category one supports multiple awards up to five hundred thousand dollars each, while category two supports a single award of up to one million five hundred thousand dollars for managing the national training portal. The expected performance period for all awards is twenty four months beginning October first. Eligible applicants include a broad range of entity types such as nonprofit organizations, for profit organizations, institutions of higher education, community groups, and faith based organizations. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience, particularly in areas such as training development, platform management, or law enforcement collaboration depending on the category. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this program, which lowers the barrier to entry for eligible organizations. The application process requires a two step submission. Applicants must first submit the SF 424 form through Grants.gov, followed by a full application submission through the JustGrants system. Required components include a proposal narrative, budget, project timeline, resumes of key personnel, and supporting documentation. Applications are evaluated based on responsiveness, alignment with program goals, and the potential impact of the proposed deliverables. Key deadlines include submission of the initial application component in late August and final submission shortly thereafter. Awards are expected to be announced on or after October first, with project implementation beginning immediately following award notification. Applicants may contact the COPS Office Response Center for assistance, and additional support is available through Grants.gov and JustGrants help desks.

Ensure project aligns with one priority topic and demonstrates national level impact; avoid duplication of existing DOJ resources