Synopsis

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the nation’s state, local, territorial and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. The COPS Office seeks to expand law enforcement accreditation through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Community Policing Development – Accreditation Under this funding opportunity, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is seeking to establish new and support existing accreditation bodies in states or territories. Funding will focus on such activities as providing technical assistance to agencies, defraying or underwriting accreditation costs, improving customer service and marketing, and developing user-friendly policy templates.
Response Date	Aug 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jul 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	350,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

For profit organizations other than small businesses, State governments, Special district governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Small businesses

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Eligibility for the FY26 Community Policing Development Accreditation program is limited to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public governmental agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, and community groups. Organizations who were awarded funding for accreditation in FY2024 or FY2025 will not be considered for funding in FY2026.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Community Oriented Policing Services
Link to Additional Information:	COPS Grants
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 800-421-6770

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.710: Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants