FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program
This grant funds state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to start, expand, or share best practices for mental health and wellness programs supporting officers and their families.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: July 30, 2026 (Grants.gov) | August 5, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award; approximately $9,000,000 total program funding; 37 awards expected; project period typically up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports the development, enhancement, or expansion of law enforcement mental health and wellness programs for officers and their families.
Key Information: No cost-sharing required; eligibility and restrictions vary by category.
Description
This program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies and eligible organizations to improve officer mental health and wellness. Administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), the program aims to support the emotional and mental health of law enforcement officers and their families through new or enhanced wellness services, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and family support. Funding is available under three categories:
- Category 1: Start-up Implementation Projects – For agencies without established mental health and wellness programming, especially those in rural or understaffed areas, to develop new services.
- Category 2: Enhanced Implementation Projects – For agencies with existing wellness programs seeking to expand or improve their offerings.
- Category 3: Community of Practice Initiative – For organizations to provide peer support and technical assistance, fostering a collaborative forum for sharing promising practices among grantees.
