2018 COPS Grant Opportunity
On April 27, The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced the opening of three funding opportunities within its suite of grant programs available this federal fiscal year. Grant applications are now being accepted under the Community Policing Development (CPD), COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) and COPS Anti-Methamphetamine (CAMP) Program.
Here’s a summary of each opportunity and suggestions for projects that fit within the programs’ guidelines.
COMMUNITY POLICING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CPD)
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 7, 2018
A total of $10 million in CPD funding is available to support projects in a number of topic areas.
Eligible agencies include public government agencies, for-profit and non-profit institutions, higher education institutions, community groups and faith-based organizations.
Overall the focus is on projects that provide guidance on promising practices in community policing.