Closed Facts verified September 15, 2026

Law Enforcement – Small and Mid-Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies - 2026 Application Cycle

Program owner: California Highway Patrol

Application timeline

  • Application cycle opened at 4:00 p.m.; timezone not stated: January 7, 2026 4:00 pm
  • Application deadline at 5:00 p.m.; timezone not stated: February 23, 2026 5:00 pm
  • Expected award date: May-June 2026: Date not specified

Key details

  • Funding amount: An estimated $13,000,000 is available across the 2026 application cycle. The number of awards and individual award amounts depend on submissions and the application process.
  • Match required: No
  • Opens: January 7, 2026
  • Deadline: February 23, 2026

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Summary: California reimbursement grant for small and mid-size public law-enforcement organizations or agencies to support impaired-driving enforcement, approved training, public education, and community outreach. The 2026 application cycle is closed.

The California Highway Patrol’s Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program supports California law-enforcement projects addressing impaired driving. Projects must include at least one approved activity, such as DUI or drug-impaired-driving enforcement, Drug Evaluation and Classification courses, other program-approved training, or public education and community outreach.

Eligible cost categories include personnel, travel, equipment, consultants or contracts, and other direct costs. Awards are paid by reimbursement for a project period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Who is eligible?

Applicant types: Public Agency

Small and mid-size public law-enforcement organizations or agencies in California. The source does not define the size thresholds.

What can the funding be used for?

DUI and drug-impaired-driving enforcement, including saturation patrols and checkpoints; Drug Evaluation and Classification courses; other Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program-approved training; public education and community outreach. Eligible cost categories include personnel, travel, equipment, consultants or contracts, and other direct costs.

How to apply

Applications were submitted through the online Grant Management System and reviewed and approved through that system. Award notifications were sent electronically. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.

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Program contact

[email protected]
1-916-843-4360

Official sources

Grant details can change. Confirm all requirements on the official source before applying.

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