FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program is a Community Oriented Policing Services grant providing up to $350K for small business, university, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-08-27 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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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.
How to Apply
Up to $350K
2026-08-27
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program from Community Oriented Policing Services, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Community Oriented Policing Services before the deadline.
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FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program?
FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program is offered by Community Oriented Policing Services and is generally open to small business, university, nonprofit, tribal government, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program provide?
FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program provides up to $350K per award from Community Oriented Policing Services. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program deadline?
Applications for FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program are due 2026-08-27 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Community Oriented Policing Services, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program?
To apply for FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Community Oriented Policing Services.
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