FY26 COPS Hiring Program
About This Grant
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 supporting the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by the nation’s state, local, territorial and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. The purpose of CHP is to fund law enforcement agencies to hire and/or rehire additional career sworn law enforcement officers/deputies in an effort to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. Anticipated outcomes of CHP awards include engagement in planned community partnerships, implementation of projects to analyze and assess problems, implementation of changes to personnel and agency management in support of community policing, and increased capacity of agency to engage in community policing activities.
Grant Summary
FY26 COPS Hiring Program is a Community Oriented Policing Services grant providing up to $6.3M for municipality, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-07-23 (closing in 9 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are limited to established and operational local, state, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies that have primary law enforcement authority. In addition, state and local governmental entities must comply with 8 U.S.C. §1373, which provides that state and local government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity. This includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a state or local government entity or official.
How to Apply
Up to $6.3M
2026-07-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY26 COPS Hiring Program from Community Oriented Policing Services, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Community Oriented Policing Services before the deadline.
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FY26 COPS Hiring Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY26 COPS Hiring Program?
FY26 COPS Hiring Program is offered by Community Oriented Policing Services and is generally open to municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY26 COPS Hiring Program provide?
FY26 COPS Hiring Program provides up to $6.3M per award from Community Oriented Policing Services. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY26 COPS Hiring Program deadline?
Applications for FY26 COPS Hiring Program are due 2026-07-23 (closing in 9 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Community Oriented Policing Services, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY26 COPS Hiring Program?
To apply for FY26 COPS Hiring Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Community Oriented Policing Services.
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