FY26 Safer Outcomes Program — Community Oriented Policing Services funding opportunity
Community Oriented Policing Services · Federal agency

FY26 Safer Outcomes Program

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The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Saf...

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Award $0–$750k Deadline in 23 days Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Jul 21, 2026
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: up to $750,000 (total pool ~$13,000,000).
  • Next deadline: August 27, 2026.
  • Issued by: Community Oriented Policing Services.
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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: $0–$750k. Total program pool: $13,000,000.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

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About the funder

Community Oriented Policing Services is a federal-level funder.

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Award amount
$0–$750k
Deadline
in 23 days
Aug 27, 2026
Total pool
$13M

About this opportunity

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the 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 and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Program. This opportunity seeks to promote safe outcomes during police encounters through relevant training. Awards will be made to entities seeking to implement training and related supports. Training is supported for law enforcement officers, support personnel employed by law enforcement agencies, and associated mental health professionals working on crisis intervention teams as employees of a law enforcement agency or under a legal agreement with a law enforcement agency. Training programs and related funding requests must address one of more of the areas of focus listed below: 1. De-escalation tactics and alternatives to use of force. For purposes of this funding opportunity, the term “de-escalation” means taking action or communicating verbally or nonverbally during a potential force encounter in an attempt to stabilize the situation and reduce the immediacy of the threat so that more resources can be called upon to resolve the situation without the use of force or with a reduction in the force necessary. 2. Safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis. Such a crisis is one in which the behavior of a person puts the person at risk of hurting himself or herself or others or impairs or prevents the person from being able to care for himself or herself or function effectively in the community. This also includes situations in which a person is under the influence of a drug or alcohol, is suicidal, or experiences symptoms of a mental illness; or may exhibit symptoms, including emotional reactions (such as fear or anger), psychological impairments (such as inability to psychosis), and behavioral reactions (such as the activation of a flight response). Under this focus area, applicants can request funds for co-responding clinicians. 3. Safe encounters with individuals with disabilities. The term “disability” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 12102). 4. Successfully participating on a crisis intervention team. The term “crisis intervention team” means a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that brings together specially trained law enforcement officers, mental health providers, and other community stakeholders to respond to mental health–related calls, use appropriate de-escalation techniques, and assess if referral to services or transport for mental health evaluation is appropriate. 5. Making referrals to community-based services and support. This may include mental and behavioral health services and support, housing assistance programs, public benefits programs, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and other services. Important Notice – Upcoming LEDTA National Standards. Please visit https://ledtatraining.org/. If applicable, the COPS Office will notify your organization of any award requirements to align with LEDTA national standards The COPS Office seeks to promote safe outcomes during police encounters through relevant training through this NOFO in the following three funding categories: Category 1: FY26 Safer Outcomes: Support for Law Enforcement Agencies Proposed projects for this category must address one or more of the areas of focus listed in the Purpose section of this funding opportunity.

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Community Oriented Policing Services
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Who can apply

Eligibility details aren't on file yet — check the agency source link in the Documents tab for the latest rules.

Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Citation details

Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID363260
PostedJul 21, 2026

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