The CPD – Accreditation program awards funding for law enforcement agencies to complete the process of accreditation, as well as the work of national and state accreditation bodies that support accreditation. The FY25 CPD – Accreditation Program has two open funding opportunities:

• Enhancing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities
• Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Accreditation

Approximately $4 million is available for this program.

Eligibility

The Enhancing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities funding opportunity is for the support and enhancement of law enforcement accreditation bodies to facilitate the ability of agencies to become accredited. Public government agencies, federally recognized tribes and their public agencies, for profit (commercial) organizations, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher learning, community groups, and faith-based organizations are eligible for this part of the program.

The Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation funding opportunity is to support law enforcement agencies seeking accreditation. Under this funding opportunity, the COPS Office will fund costs related to obtaining accreditation from an existing law enforcement accreditation entity. Local law enforcement agencies, state law enforcement agencies, tribal law enforcement agencies, and territorial law enforcement agencies are eligible for this part of the program.

Webinar

There will be an informational webinar on Thursday, May 22 at 11am Eastern. Register for the webinar here.

How to Apply

Applicants can visit the How to Apply page for more information, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to apply.