The Safer Outcomes: Enhancing Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement program seeks to promote safe outcomes during police encounters through the integration of de-escalation and crisis response training and resources. Supported training programs must address one or more of the following areas of focus.

1. De-escalation tactics and alternatives to use of force
2. Safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis
3. Safe encounters with individuals with disabilities
4. Successfully participating on a crisis intervention team
5. Making referrals to community-based services and support

Eligibility

Local law enforcement agencies, state law enforcement agencies, tribal law enforcement agencies, and territorial law enforcement agencies are eligible for this program.

Match Requirement

This NOFO does not require cost sharing (match).

Webinar

There will be an informational webinar on Tuesday, July 28 at 1pm Eastern. Register for the webinar here.

How to Apply

This grant has a two-step application process.

1. Step 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov. Grants.gov Application Deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (4:59 PM ET).
2. Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants. JustGrants Application Deadline: Thursday, September 3, 2026 (4:59 PM ET).

Please note that applications submitted through Grants.gov requires accounts for both Grants.gov and SAM.gov.

If you need help with Grants.gov, you can call 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.

If you need help with SAM.gov, you can call 866-606-8220.