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If you're a state, local, tribal or territorial law enforcement agency then you should absolutely explore our funding opportunities. As the leading community policing experts at the U.S. Department of Justice, we've invested over $14 billion in community policing since Congress established our office in 1994.

We invite you to learn about our various grant programs (they're not all for law enforcement agencies!), read about our current grantees' successes, and plan to apply for funding to support your community policing efforts.

How To Apply

In order to apply for COPS Office funding, please prepare by taking the following actions:

STEP 1: Obtain a valid ORI number, call the COPS Office Response Center (1-800-421-6770) for assistance

STEP 2: Get a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number by calling 866-705-7511 or visiting fedgov.dnb.com/webform

STEP 3: Ensure active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) database (registration must be updated or renewed annually to maintain an active status)

STEP 4: Register at Grants.gov and complete form SF-424

STEP 5: Sign-up for notifications on COPS Office funding opportunities and activities

Contact us at 800-421-6770 or askCopsRC@usdoj.gov for questions

*Agency Portal may also be opened through the “Account Access” tab in the upper right-hand corner of this website. Additionally, some program materials may refer to Agency Portal by the name “Account Access.”