U.S. Department of Justice

The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

Grants

Model Cities Initiative (MCI)
Deadline: September 01, 2026

The Model Cities Initiative funds cities to implement comprehensive and innovative strategies to reduce crime, restore law and order, and serve as a nationwide example.

COPS Hiring Program (CHP)
Deadline: July 29, 2026

The COPS Hiring Program (CHP) is a competitive award program designed to provide funding directly to law enforcement agencies to hire and/or rehire additional career law enforcement officers/deputies in an effort to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program
Deadline: July 30, 2026

The 2025 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act program funds the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services, training, and programming for employees of law enforcement agencies and their families.

School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
Deadline: August 04, 2026

The School Violence Prevention Program seeks to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the recipient’s jurisdiction through evidence-based school safety programs.