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Community Policing Development: Accreditation
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Check out our How to Apply page for resources such as frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and more.
OPEN:
The FY24 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation program will close on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 4:59 PM ET.*
*IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline.
STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov.
GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 (4:59 PM ET).
STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants.
JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 (4:59 PM ET).
ABOUT THE CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
The Fiscal Year 2024 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 FY24 CPD Accreditation has three open solicitations:
- FY24 Addressing Gaps in State and Regional Accreditation
- FY24 Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities
- FY24 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation
CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS
Addressing Gaps in State and Regional Accreditation
The Addressing Gaps in State and Regional Accreditation solicitation is for the establishment of accreditation entities in states and regions 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 and Regional 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. - Addressing Gaps in State and Regional Accreditation Required Application Questions
- 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 2024 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. - Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Required Application Questions
- 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 2024 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation solicitation will fund multiple awards, up to $250,000 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. - Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Required Application Questions
- 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.
The COPS Office is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and 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.
