FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrants
ID: 358968Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Community Oriented Policing Services (USDOJ-OJP-COPS)

Award Range

$0 - $175K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), is offering the FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrants to support local, state, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies in implementing community policing strategies. The program aims to enhance the capacity of law enforcement by funding innovative approaches to crime prevention and community safety, with a total estimated funding of $8,850,000 and an award ceiling of $175,000 per grant. Applications must be submitted through both Grants.gov and the JustGrants system by June 24, 2025, and interested applicants can seek assistance via the COPS Office Response Center at AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov.

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