FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program
Community Oriented Policing Services · Opportunity number O-COPS-2026-172562
Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | O-COPS-2026-172562 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Community Oriented Policing Services Department of Justice |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 16.710 |
| Posted | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Deadline | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 9 |
| Estimated total program funding | $2,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Law justice and legal services |
| Last updated here | Aug 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- State governments
- County governments
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Private colleges and universities
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Special district governments
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Eligibility for the FY26 Community Policing Development Accreditation program is limited to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public governmental agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, and community groups. Organizations who were awarded funding for accreditation in FY2024 or FY2025 will not be considered for funding in FY2026.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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