This grant funds law enforcement agencies to assess and improve their practices through online training, technical assistance, and organizational development focused on community policing.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: August 24, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 total; one award expected; project period typically 3–6 months.
Summary: Supports organizational assessments and enhanced training for law enforcement agencies to implement improvements aligned with community policing principles.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only from the COPS Office.
This funding opportunity, managed by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), aims to advance community policing by supporting law enforcement agencies through organizational assessments, technical assistance, and enhanced training. The program focuses on implementing organizational and operational improvements, measuring outcomes within short timeframes (typically 3–6 months), and providing innovative online training experiences for law enforcement professionals. Key features include cohort-based training, flexible scheduling, blended learning, and continuous access to trainers and subject matter experts to maximize implementation and sustainability of new concepts.