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The FY25 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation program closed on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET.*
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COPS Office Community Policing Development Accreditation Informational Webinar
The COPS Office hosted an informational webinar, on May 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET.
ABOUT THE CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
The FY25 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation program funds will be used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement effective practices, outcomes, and strategies to prevent crime and promote safe communities.
The Accreditation program awards funding for law enforcement agencies to complete the process of accreditation, as well as the work of national and state accreditation bodies that support accreditation. To obtain accreditation, a law enforcement agency must ensure all policies and procedures are of the highest standards and in compliance with those defined by the accreditation entity. The community benefits when it is assured its law enforcement personnel are following best practice policies and procedures to provide efficient, effective, and fair policing. For additional information, please see the Accreditation Topic Page.
The FY25 CPD Accreditation has two open funding opportunities:
- FY25 Enhancing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities
- FY25 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation
CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Enhancing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities
The Enhancing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities funding opportunity is for the support and enhancement of law enforcement accreditation bodies to facilitate the ability of agencies to become accredited.
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
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. For additional information, please see the appendices in the FY25 CHP Application Resource Guide.
The fiscal year 2025 Enhancing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities funding opportunity will fund multiple awards, up to $300,000 each.
Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation
The Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation funding opportunity is to support law enforcement agencies seeking accreditation. Under this funding opportunity, 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
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. For additional information, please see the appendices in the FY25 CHP Application Resource Guide.
The fiscal year 2025 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation funding opportunity will fund multiple awards, up to $250,000 each.
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