FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program
About This Grant
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Technology and Equipment Program (TEP). This noncompetitive, invitational, funding opportunity provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities designated under the heading “Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipment Community Projects / COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment” in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement – Division C, which is incorporated by reference into Public Law 119-74, to develop and acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime and expand the implementation of community policing. Equipment funded under this program should meet any applicable requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Office of Law Enforcement Standards.
Grant Summary
FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program is a Community Oriented Policing Services grant providing up to $20M for municipality, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 2 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- This is an invitational program. Eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-74) for the projects designated for funding. The legal name (or “doing business as” name) associated with the applicant’s unique entity identifier (UEI) as registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) must coincide with the agency name listed in the JES. State and local governmental entities must comply with 8 U.S.C. §1373, which provides that State and local government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity. This includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a State or local government entity or official.
How to Apply
Up to $20M
2026-07-16
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment 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 COPS Technology and Equipment Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program?
FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program is offered by Community Oriented Policing Services and is generally open to municipality, tribal government. 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 COPS Technology and Equipment Program provide?
FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program provides up to $20M 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 COPS Technology and Equipment Program deadline?
Applications for FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 2 days). 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 COPS Technology and Equipment Program?
To apply for FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment 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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