[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 $500,000 per award; $8,000,000 total program funding; ~16 awards expected

Supports the development and national distribution of innovative law enforcement products and resources to advance community policing practices.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the COPS Office supports the creation and dissemination of products and resources on law enforcement topics designed for national reach. The focus is on developing innovative tools, guides, or strategies that promote crime prevention, community engagement, problem-solving, and organizational change in support of community policing (also referred to as "common sense policing"). Projects may include developing promising practices, testing new strategies, building knowledge about effective outcomes, and supporting creative approaches that foster safer communities and a positive image of policing. Applicants may propose collaborative projects involving multiple organizations, but only one entity can serve as the primary applicant responsible for project oversight and compliance. Subrecipients must be clearly identified. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov application deadline: **June 24, 2025 (4:59 PM ET)** - JustGrants application deadline: **June 30, 2025 (4:59 PM ET)** --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: **$500,000** - Total estimated program funding: **$8,000,000** - Expected number of awards: **16** - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - For-profit (commercial) organizations - Nonprofit organizations - Institutions of higher education - Community groups - Faith-based organizations State and local governmental entities may apply but must comply with 8 U.S.C. §1373 regarding the sharing of information about citizenship or immigration status with federal authorities. All applicants must adhere to the terms and conditions outlined by the COPS Office and federal regulations. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and Prepare:** - Ensure active registration in the [System for Award Management (SAM)](https://www.sam.gov/). - Register with [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) and complete the SF-424 form. 2. **Submit Applications:** - Submit the initial application through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) by the stated deadline. - Complete and submit the full application package in the [JustGrants system](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by the second deadline. 3. **Additional Steps:** - Identify any subrecipients and ensure compliance with federal guidance on subawards and procurement. - Review the [FY25 Resource Guide for Community Policing Advancement (CPA) Programs](https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants) for detailed eligibility and compliance information. --- ## Additional Information - Awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and may be modified by law. - Projects should align with federal priorities, including crime prevention, officer retention, collaboration with federal task forces, and countering drug distribution and human trafficking. - The terms "community policing" and "common sense policing" are used interchangeably in program materials. --- ## External Links - [COPS Office Grants Page](https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants) - [Program Details on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358974) - [Law Enforcement Products and Resources Program Page](https://cops.usdoj.gov/law-enforcement-products-and-resources) - [JustGrants Training Resources](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training-resources) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Programmatic Assistance | 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) | ---

FY25 Community Policing Development: Law Enforcement Products and Resources

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