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COPS CPD Microgrants

Department of Justice (DOJ)

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

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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.