This grant funds technical assistance for tribal law enforcement, supporting a safety officer training academy and Tribal Community Response Plans to enhance community policing and crime prevention.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: August 4, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $400,000 per award; estimated total program funding is $700,000; 2 awards expected.
Summary: Supports technical assistance for Tribal law enforcement, including training academies and community response plans, through invitational cooperative agreements.
Key Information: Only applicants directly invited by the COPS Office are eligible.
This funding opportunity from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), U.S. Department of Justice, provides support for the FY26 Tribal Resources Grant Program – Technical Assistance (TRGP-TA) Invitational. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of Tribal law enforcement agencies by funding initiatives such as Village Public Safety Officer training academies and ongoing Tribal Community Response Plans (TCRP).
The TRGP-TA program is designed to advance community policing strategies in Tribal communities by sharing effective practices, piloting innovative approaches, and supporting new methods to prevent crime and improve public safety. Funding is distributed through cooperative agreements, allowing for close collaboration between recipients and the COPS Office.