LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT (LEMHWA) PROGRAM
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The FY23 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program closed on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 4:59 PM ET.*
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ABOUT THE LEMHWA PROGRAM
The Fiscal Year 2023 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program funds are used to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. The FY23 LEMHWA program will fund projects that develop knowledge, increase awareness of effective mental health and wellness strategies, increase the skills and abilities of law enforcement, and increase the number of law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders using peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs.
The FY23 LEMHWA program has two open solicitations:
- LEMHWA Implementation Projects
- LEMHWA National Level Resources, Training, and Technical Assistance
LEMHWA PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS
LEMHWA Implementation Projects Solicitation
The LEMHWA Implementation Projects solicitation aims to support state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement agencies seeking to implement new or enhance existing programs that offer training and services on officer emotional and mental health, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and support services for officers and their families Proposed projects may serve one agency, a consortium of agencies, or personnel from agencies located within a county or state.
Law Enforcement Agencies
State Law Enforcement Agencies
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies
Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies
- LEMHWA Implementation Projects: Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office LEMHWA program as well as detailed program-specific information. - Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Resources
The COPS Office webpage includes Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Reports to Congress and case studies, along with other COPS Office Resources and our partners across the Federal Government. - LEMHWA Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the LEMHWA program. - LEMHWA Frequently Asked Questions
LEMHWA National Level Resources, Training, and Technical Assistance Solicitation
The LEMHWA National Level Resources, Training, and Technical Assistance solicitation aims to develop resources such as toolkits and publications; offer training; and provide assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies across the country to implement successful mental health and wellness initiatives for officers and their families.
Public Government Agencies
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies
For-profit (Commercial) Organizations
Nonprofit Organizations
Institutions of Higher Education
Community Groups
Faith-Based Organizations
There is approximately $500,000 in funding available through the FY 2023 for two National Level LEMHWA projects. Each award is two years (24 months) in duration for a maximum of $250,000 per award. There is no local match.
- LEMHWA National Level Training and Technical Assistance: Solicitation Guide (updated 3/15/23)
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office LEMHWA program as well as detailed program-specific information. - Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Resources
The COPS Office webpage includes Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Reports to Congress and case studies, along with other COPS Office Resources and our partners across the Federal Government. - LEMHWA Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the LEMHWA program. - LEMHWA Frequently Asked Questions
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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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