FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Technology and Equipment Program (TEP). This noncompetitive, invitational, funding opportunity provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities designated under the heading “Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipmen
| Agency | Community Oriented Policing Services |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | O-COPS-2026-172583 |
| Posted date | 06/02/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 20,000,000 |
| Award floor | 0 |
| Estimated total funding | 401,406,387 |
| Expected number of awards | 437 |
| Who can apply | This is an invitational program. Eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-74) for the projects designated for funding. The legal name (or “doing business as” name) associated with the applicant’s unique entity identifier (UEI) as registered in t |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 16.710 |
| Description | This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Technology and Equipment Program (TEP). This noncompetitive, invitational, funding opportunity provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities designated under the heading “Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipment Community Projects / COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment” in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement – Division C, which is incorporated by reference into Public Law 119-74, to develop and acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime and expand the implementation of community policing. Equipment funded under this program should meet any applicable requirements of |
| Agency contact | AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362643 |