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The FY24 Collaborative Reform Initiative Critical Response solicitation closed on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 4:59 PM ET.*
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ABOUT THE CRI PROGRAM
The Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) Program encompasses three components offering expert services to state, local, campus, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies, ranging in scope and complexity at the voluntary request of agencies. This continuum of services is designed to build trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve; improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness; enhance officer safety and wellness; and develop and disseminate evidence-based, promising, and innovative public safety practices.
The three programs are:
COLLABORATIVE REFORM INITIATIVE CRITICAL RESPONSE SOLICITATION
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Collaborative Reform Initiative Critical Response solicitation is seeking applications for a technical assistance provider to provide targeted technical assistance to law enforcement agencies experiencing high-profile events, major incidents, or sensitive issues of varying need. This solicitation is not seeking applicants for the operation of the Organizational Assessment or Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center programs.
For Profit (Commercial) Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Institutions of Higher Education
There is approximately $1.75 million in funding available through the FY 2024 Collaborative Reform Initiative Critical Response solicitation.
- CRI: Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CRI program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CRI Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CRI program solicitation. - CRI Frequently Asked Questions
- CRI Program Required Application Questions
Need more information on how to apply to any of our programs?
For additional assistance we encourage you to visit the How to Apply page, which includes frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and other resources.
The COPS Office is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and build trust between law enforcement and the community.
