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.gov)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award; approx. $9,000,000 total funding; ~37 awards expected.
Summary: Supports law enforcement agencies and partners in developing or enhancing mental health and wellness programs for officers and their families.
Description
This program, administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) at the U.S. Department of Justice, funds projects that advance the mental health and wellness of law enforcement officers and their families. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program provides resources to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies and their partners to implement or enhance training and services such as counseling, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and family support. The program aims to increase accessibility to mental health and wellness resources, especially for small, rural, or understaffed departments, and to foster a community of practice among grantees.
Three funding categories are available:
- Category 1: Start-up projects for agencies without established mental health/wellness programming.
- Category 2: Enhancement projects for agencies with existing wellness programs seeking to expand or improve them.
- Category 3: Community of Practice Initiative, supporting peer learning and technical assistance for LEMHWA grantees.
