FY25 COPS Hiring Program
ID: 358881Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-OJP-COPS)

Award Range

$0 - $6M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358881

Additional Information

https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants
Timeline
    Description

    The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) of the U.S. Department of Justice is offering the FY25 COPS Hiring Program, a federal grant aimed at enhancing community policing efforts by funding the hiring and rehiring of law enforcement officers. Eligible applicants include established local, state, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies with primary law enforcement authority, provided they comply with specific immigration information-sharing requirements. This program is critical for increasing the capacity of law enforcement agencies to engage in community policing, which addresses public safety issues through partnerships and problem-solving strategies. The total estimated funding for this program is approximately $156.7 million, with awards ranging from $0 to $6.25 million, and applications are due by June 25, 2025. For further assistance, applicants can contact the COPS Office Response Center at askcopsRC@usdoj.gov or visit the program's website at https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants.

    Point(s) of Contact
    askcopsRC@usdoj.gov
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