Community Policing Development: Accreditation
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CLOSED:
The FY23 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation program closed on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 4:59 PM ET.*
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ABOUT THE CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
The Fiscal Year 2023 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation program funds are used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement community policing strategies by providing guidance on promising practices through the development and testing of innovative strategies; building knowledge about effective practices and outcomes; and supporting new, creative approaches to preventing crime and promoting safe communities.
The FY23 CPD Accreditation had four open solicitations:
- FY23 Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation - Community Policing Development Solicitation
- FY23 Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities - Community Policing Development
- FY23 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation - Community Policing Development
- FY23 Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support - Community Policing Development
CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS
Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation
The Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation Solicitation is for the establishment of accreditation entities in states that do not have an accreditation body.
Public Government Agencies
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies
For Profit (Commercial) Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Institutions of Higher Education
Community Groups
Faith-Based Organizations
- Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program. - Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions
Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities
The Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Solicitation is for the support and enhancement of existing law enforcement accreditation bodies to facilitate the ability of agencies to become accredited.
Existing Accreditation Entities
The fiscal year 2023 Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Solicitation will fund multiple awards, up to $300,000 each.
- Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program. - Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions
Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation
The Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation is to support law enforcement agencies seek¬ing accreditation. Under this solicitation, the COPS Office will fund costs related to obtaining accreditation from an existing law enforcement accreditation entity.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies
State Law Enforcement Agencies
Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies
The fiscal year 2023 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation will fund multiple awards, $250,000 (large agencies) and $160,000 (small or rural agencies) each.
- Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program. - Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions
Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support
The Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support Solicitation is for the development of a national marketing program and provision of technical assistance in support of law enforcement accreditation, especially agencies that have been funded under the COPS Office Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Accreditation program.
For Profit (Commercial) Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Institutions of Higher Education
Community Groups
Faith Based Organizations
The fiscal year 2023 Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support Solicitation will fund an award for $250,000.
- Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support Solicitation
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program. - Accreditation Frequently Asked 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.
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