This grant funds the development of law enforcement resources and eLearning to advance community policing practices and provide free training for agencies nationwide.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: August 24, 2026 (Grants.gov) | August 31, 2026 (JustGrants.gov)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 per award; approx. $7,000,000 total program funding; ~12 awards expected.
Summary: Supports development and national distribution of resources and products to advance community policing and innovative law enforcement practices.
This program, administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) at the U.S. Department of Justice, provides funding to develop and disseminate law enforcement products and resources that advance community policing. The initiative aims to support the creation of guidance on promising practices, innovative strategies, and effective approaches that promote safe communities and a positive image of policing. There are two funding categories: (1) Law Enforcement Products and Resources—focused on products for national distribution supporting common sense policing practices, and (2) the COPS Training Portal—supporting the deployment of the COPS Office’s eLearning platform for law enforcement training.