FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program
This grant supports the creation and enhancement of state or territorial law enforcement accreditation bodies by funding technical assistance, cost reduction, customer service, marketing, and policy development.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: August 27, 2026 (Grants.gov) | September 3, 2026 (JustGrants.gov)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 per award; ~$2.5 million total; approx. 9 awards; project period typically 24 months.
Summary: Supports the establishment and enhancement of law enforcement accreditation bodies and activities in states or territories.
Key Information: Prior recipients of FY24 or FY25 accreditation funding are ineligible for FY26.
Description
This program, administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) of the U.S. Department of Justice, aims to expand law enforcement accreditation across the United States. Funding is intended to establish new and support existing accreditation bodies within states or territories. Eligible activities include providing technical assistance to agencies, underwriting accreditation costs, improving customer service and marketing, and developing user-friendly policy templates. The program is part of a broader federal effort to enhance community policing and improve the quality and accountability of law enforcement agencies.
