FY26 COPS Hiring Program
The FY26 COPS Hiring Program provides funding to law enforcement agencies to hire or rehire officers, boosting community policing and crime prevention efforts.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: July 23, 2026 (Grants.gov) | July 29, 2026 (JusticeGrants/JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,250,000 per award; approximately $157.6 million total program funding; ~250 awards expected.
Summary: Supports law enforcement agencies in hiring or rehiring career sworn officers to enhance community policing capacity and crime prevention.
Key Information: Cost sharing/match required; applicants must have primary law enforcement authority.
Description
The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program provides funding to state, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to hire or rehire additional career sworn officers. The program aims to increase community policing capacity and strengthen crime prevention efforts by supporting agencies in building community partnerships, implementing problem-solving initiatives, and enhancing organizational structures to support proactive policing strategies. Outcomes include improved community engagement, data-driven problem analysis, and increased agency capacity for community policing activities.
