COPS CPD Microgrants
Opportunity Information
CPD Microgrants funds are used to advance the practice of community policing in law enforcement agencies through training and technical assistance, demonstration projects, the development of innovative community policing strategies, guidebooks, and promising practices that are national in scope and responsive to the solicitation topic requirements. https://cops.usdoj.gov/cpd
CPD Microgrants funds are used to advance the practice of community policing in law enforcement agencies through training and technical assistance, demonstration projects, the development of innovative community policing strategies, guidebooks, and promising practices that are national in scope and responsive to the solicitation topic requirements. https://cops.usdoj.gov/cpd
Program Amount
FY 2021 program amount to be announced
Application Deadline
FY 2021 application period to be announced
Competitive
Awards or cooperative agreements granted to projects related to public safety topics
Eligible Applicants
Local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies
Objectives
Funds are used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement community policing strategies
Personnel
Staff for project activities, contractors
Training
Travel-related costs
Equipment
Technology, supplies
NOFO Language
CPD funding is 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.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, CPD recipients may integrate NG911 activities into planning related to community policing through partnerships, organizational management and systems, and problem- solving techniques. These efforts can address public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.