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How To Apply                                                  On this page, you will find frequently asked questions, appendices, fact sheets, links to webinars, and other resources to help you apply for COPS Office funding. For more information on COPS Office programs, visit our Grants page.

ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO APPLY

Process for Applying to COPS Office Solicitations

This document will provide potential applicants with information on the process for Applying to COPS Office Solicitations.

Application Process

COPS Office Solicitation Tips Video

This video will provide potential applicants with information on how to prepare to apply, start and complete an application, tips for success and where to find resources.

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Tips for Applying to COPS Office Solicitations
	Process for Applying to COPS Office Solicitations
	DOJ Application Submission Checklist

Navigating Solicitation Surveys in JustGrants
	Frequently Asked Questions

JUSTGRANTS VIRTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The JustGrants team facilitates weekly sessions providing an opportunity for users to receive topic-specific training, direct technical assistance and support on JustGrants system functionality.

Two sessions may be especially useful for applicants:

Application Mechanics: Submitting an Application Training
	Entity Management Virtual Q&A
	Award Acceptance Virtual Q&A
	Post-Award Management Virtual Q&ARegister for any of these on the Training: Virtual Q & A Sessions page.


FACT SHEETS

Background Screening Fact Sheet
	
	Consultant Contractor Fact Sheet
	Indirect Cost Fact Sheet
	Program Income Fact Sheet

Sole Source Justification Fact
	Training Fact Sheet
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	SF-425 Helpful Hints

Solicitation Resources

FY 24 Resource Guide for Community Policing Advancement (CPA) Programs: Award Certifications and Assurance, Award Terms and Conditions and additional requirements

Budget Narrative Template *(As as applicable for PASS, LEMHWA, CPD solicitations)*
	Project Narrative Template *(As as applicable for PASS, LEMHWA, CPD solicitations)*

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

**Grants.gov**
For technical assistance with submitting the SF-424—and if applicable, the SF-LLL—please call the Grants.gov customer service hotline at 800-518-4726, send questions via email to support@Grants.gov, or consult the Grants.gov Organization Applicant User Guide at https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Applicants/GrantApplications.htm. The Grants.gov Support Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays.

**JustGrants**
Visit the JustGrants website or contact the JustGrants Service Desk at JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov or 833-872-5175. JustGrants Service Desk operates 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Get started by checking out the application process resources in JustGrants.

**DOJ Grants Financial Guide**
Refer to the DOJ Grants Financial Guide to learn about the laws, rules, and regulations that affect the financial and administrative management of DOJ awards.

**Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP)**
Contact the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) OCFO Customer Service Center at Ask.OCFO@usdoj.gov or 800-458-0786. The U.S. Department of the Treasury organizes ASAP webinar trainings on a regular basis. Please refer to the ASAP website for more information on ASAP-related training and resources.

**System for Award Management (SAM) database**
Information about registration procedures can be accessed at www.sam.gov.

**Programmatic Assistance**
For programmatic assistance with the requirements of this program or with submitting the application through the COPS Office Online Application System, call the COPS Office Response Center at 800-421-6770 or send questions via email to AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov. The COPS Office Response Center operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, except on federal holidays.


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