Community Policing Grants

Funding for programs that strengthen community engagement, trust, and collaboration.

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Available Grants in Community Policing

• Criminal Justice Grant Program FY2026

  Texas-administered federal Byrne JAG funding for law-enforcement and broader criminal-justice projects, including investigations, community policing, officer training and wellness, prosecution, courts, corrections, reentry, crime prevention, and evaluation. Local law-enforcement offices must apply through an affiliated unit of government.

  Deadline: 2025-02-13

• Criminal Justice Grant Program, FY2027

  Texas-administered federal Byrne JAG funding for law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections, crime prevention, reentry, and criminal-justice assessment projects. Local law-enforcement offices may participate through their affiliated unit of government.

  Deadline: 2026-02-12

• FY 27 Byrne - Justice Assistance Grant Solicitation Criminal Justice Programs

  Competitive federal Byrne/JAG pass-through funding administered by Virginia DCJS for Virginia units of local government supporting approved criminal-justice initiatives, including community policing, reentry, human-trafficking responses, criminal-justice planning, probation or jail peer support, and youth engagement.

  Deadline: 2026-04-27

• COPS Hiring Program (CHP)

  Federal funding for eligible U.S. law enforcement agencies to hire or rehire career officers and deputies to increase community-policing and crime-prevention capacity.

  Deadline: 2026-07-29

• FY 2026 COPS Hiring Program (CHP)

  Competitive federal grants for eligible state, local, territorial, and tribal law-enforcement agencies to hire or rehire additional full-time career sworn officers or deputies for community policing and crime-prevention work.

  Deadline: 2026-07-29

• FY 2026 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)

  Competitive federal grants for eligible state, local, territorial, and tribal government entities and public agencies—including law enforcement agencies—to improve K-12 school security through evidence-based programs, law-enforcement coordination and training, deterrent equipment, and emergency-notification technology.

  Deadline: 2026-08-11

• FY 2026 COPS Community Policing Development: Microgrants

  Federal grants for local, state, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies with primary jurisdiction to conduct 24-month demonstration or pilot projects that advance crime fighting, organizational effectiveness, officer safety, and community safety.

  Deadline: 2026-08-24

• FY 2026 Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) Program

  The COPS Office expects to make up to two cooperative agreements to national providers that will deliver technical assistance to U.S. law enforcement agencies. Category 1 supports the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center, and Category 2 supports Critical Response services. State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies are intended service recipients but may not apply directly under this NOFO.

  Deadline: 2026-08-31

• FY 2026 COPS Community Policing Development: Law Enforcement Products and Resources

  Federal cooperative agreements for developing nationally distributable law-enforcement products and resources and operating the COPS Training Portal. Eligible applicants are for-profit organizations, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, community groups, and faith-based organizations; law-enforcement agencies are intended beneficiaries and partners but are not expressly listed as direct applicants.

  Deadline: 2026-08-31

• FY 2026 Community Policing Development – Accreditation Program

  Federal funding to establish new or support existing state- or territory-level law-enforcement accreditation bodies. Projects must expand accreditation capacity, increase participation, or help law-enforcement agencies overcome financial barriers. Law-enforcement agencies applying only to obtain their own accreditation are ineligible.

  Deadline: 2026-09-03

• SFY 2027 Local Violent Crime Prevention (LVCP) Grant

  State funding for Missouri local law enforcement agencies to establish or enhance violent-crime prevention programs, improve crime-data reporting, strengthen community engagement, and acquire eligible law-enforcement technology or equipment. The maximum award is $25,000 per agency.

  Deadline: 2026-10-01

• U.S. Department of Justice FY26 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation

  A competitive federal solicitation for federally recognized tribes, tribal consortia, and limited tribal designees to improve public safety, law enforcement, tribal justice systems, courts, corrections, justice facilities, treatment courts, youth justice, and victim services in tribal communities.

  Deadline: 2026-10-22

• Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program

  Small, competitive grants that support innovative community policing projects, training, and pilot initiatives.

  Deadline: Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Community Policing grants are available?

This category includes funding opportunities that support law enforcement agencies in the area of Community Policing. Programs may cover equipment, training, technology, and other related needs depending on the specific grant.

Who is eligible for Community Policing grants?

Eligibility varies by program, but most grants in this category are designed for local, county, state, or tribal law enforcement agencies. Some may also support partnering public safety or justice organizations.

How do agencies apply for Community Policing grants?

Each grant has its own application process and deadline. Review the official grant listing for requirements, timelines, and application instructions, then apply directly through the sponsoring agency or portal.