[Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), U.S. Department of Justice](https://cops.usdoj.gov/)

June 24, 2025 (Grants.gov) | June 30, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $300,000 per award; approximately $2,000,000 total funding; ~7 awards expected

Supports the enhancement of law enforcement accreditation entities to advance community policing through innovative strategies and promising practices.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office funds initiatives to enhance law enforcement accreditation entities, aiming to strengthen community policing practices nationwide. The program supports the development and testing of innovative strategies, builds knowledge on effective practices, and encourages creative approaches to crime prevention and public safety. Awardees will help law enforcement agencies implement community policing—referred to as "common sense policing"—by providing guidance, resources, and expertise to accreditation bodies. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov application deadline: **June 24, 2025 (4:59 PM ET)** - JustGrants system deadline: **June 30, 2025 (4:59 PM ET)** --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $300,000 per project - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $2,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 7 - **Project Duration:** Typically 12–24 months (refer to program guidance for details) - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - For-profit and nonprofit organizations - Public governmental agencies - Federally recognized Indian tribes - Institutions of higher education - Faith-based organizations - Community groups **Note:** Only one entity may serve as the primary applicant; additional partners must be identified as subrecipients. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Register with the [System for Award Management (SAM)](https://www.sam.gov/) and ensure your status is active. - **Step 2:** Submit the SF-424 form via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - **Step 3:** Complete the full application package in the [JustGrants system](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/). - **Step 4:** Identify any subrecipients and clarify their roles in the application. - **Step 5:** Review all requirements in the [program NOFO and guidance](https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants). **Technical support is available for both Grants.gov and JustGrants submissions (see Contact Information below).** --- ## Additional Information - Awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and may be modified by law or policy. - The program aligns with federal priorities, including crime prevention, drug enforcement, and law enforcement collaboration. - Applicants may propose projects in partnership with other entities, but only one can be the lead applicant. - All awards must comply with relevant Executive Orders and Attorney General memoranda. --- ## External Links - [Program Information and Application Guidance](https://cops.usdoj.gov/accreditation) - [COPS Office Grants Page](https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358975) - [JustGrants Training Resources](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training-resources) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Programmatic Questions | COPS Office Response Center: 800-421-6770
[AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov) | | Grants.gov Technical Support | 800-518-4726
[support@Grants.gov](mailto:support@Grants.gov) | | JustGrants Technical Support | 833-872-5175
[JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov](mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov) | For more details, visit the [COPS Office Contact Page](https://cops.usdoj.gov/contactcops).

FY25 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation: Enhancing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities

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