FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative Program
Community Oriented Policing Services
Free. One email, no account needed.
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Amount
- $3,450,000
- Closes
- Aug 24, 2026 (in 41 days)
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- O-COPS-2026-172548
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 16.710
Amount
$3,450,000
Who can apply
Private colleges and universities, Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations, Public colleges and universities, and Small businesses can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
CATEGORY 1 APPLICANTS: Eligibility for the FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRITAC) program is limited to law enforcement stakeholder associations (membership organizations). CATEGORY 2 APPLICANTS: Eligibility for the FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI): Critical Response program is limited to for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, and institutions for higher education. For-profit organizations (as well as other recipients) must forgo any profit or management fee.
About this opportunity
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. 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 state, local, territorial and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. The FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) program funding seeks to provide best practices of law enforcement agencies and the many ways they are protecting Americans, enhance officer safety and wellness, build agencies’ capacity for self-improvement and effectiveness, and promote community policing practices nationwide. This funding opportunity has two program subcategories of which applicants may apply for funding: Category 1: ...