COPS Hiring Program (CHP)
Program owner: DOJ – Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office)
Summary: Competitive federal grant that helps law enforcement agencies hire new officers, rehire laid-off officers, and build long-term community policing capacity.
The COPS Hiring Program (CHP) is one of the most widely recognized federal grant programs for law enforcement agencies. It funds the hiring or rehiring of sworn officers to increase community policing capacity and reduce violent crime.
CHP typically funds a portion of entry-level salary and fringe benefits for up to 3 years, with local agencies required to retain the positions after the grant period ends. Annual priorities shift based on federal policy, crime trends, and national strategies.
Deadlines vary by fiscal year; agencies should check the COPS Office website for the current Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Grant categories
Available in these states
- Alabama (AL)
- Alaska (AK)
- Arizona (AZ)
- Arkansas (AR)
- California (CA)
- Colorado (CO)
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- New Hampshire (NH)
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- New York (NY)
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