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Community Policing Development: Accreditation                                                  Interested in applying?

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Award Announcement Update

The Fiscal Year 2023 **Community Policing Development (CPD)** Award announcement information is now available! Visit the 2023 CPD Awards for the award announcement and management documents.

*For all COPS Office 2023 Awards information, visit the Grants page.*



CLOSED:

The FY23 **Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation** program closed on **Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 4:59 PM ET**.*


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ABOUT THE CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

The Fiscal Year 2023 **Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation** program funds are used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement community policing strategies by providing guidance on promising practices through the development and testing of innovative strategies; building knowledge about effective practices and outcomes; and supporting new, creative approaches to preventing crime and promoting safe communities.

The FY23 CPD Accreditation had four open solicitations:

FY23 Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation - Community Policing Development Solicitation
	FY23 Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities - Community Policing Development
	FY23 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation - Community Policing Development
	FY23 Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support - Community Policing Development

CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS

Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation

The **Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation Solicitation** is for the establishment of accreditation entities in states that do not have an accreditation body.

Who is Eligible?

**Public Government Agencies**

**Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies**

**For Profit (Commercial) Organizations**

**Non-Profit Organizations**

**Institutions of Higher Education**

**Community Groups**

**Faith-Based Organizations**

Funding

The fiscal year 2023 Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation Program will fund multiple awards, **up to $500,000 each**.

Solicitation Documents

**Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation Solicitation Guide***This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information.*
	**CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet***This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program.*
	**Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions**

Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities

The **Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Solicitation** is for the support and enhancement of existing law enforcement accreditation bodies to facilitate the ability of agencies to become accredited.

Who Is Eligible?

**Existing Accreditation Entities**


Funding

The fiscal year 2023 Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Solicitation will fund multiple awards, **up to $300,000 each.**


Solicitation Documents

**Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Solicitation Guide***This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information.*
	**CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet***This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program.*
	**Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions**

Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation

The **Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation** is to support law enforcement agencies seek¬ing accreditation. Under this solicitation, the COPS Office will fund costs related to obtaining accreditation from an existing law enforcement accreditation entity.

Who Is Eligible?

**Local Law Enforcement Agencies**

**State Law Enforcement Agencies**

**Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies**

**Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies**


Funding

The fiscal year 2023 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation will fund multiple awards, **$250,000 (large agencies) and $160,000 (small or rural agencies) each.**


Solicitation Documents

**Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation Guide***This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information.*
	**CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet***This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program.*
	**Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions**

Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support

The **Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support Solicitation** is for the development of a national marketing program and provision of technical assistance in support of law enforcement accreditation, especially agencies that have been funded under the COPS Office Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Accreditation program.

Who Is Eligible?

**For Profit (Commercial) Organizations**

**Non-Profit Organizations**

**Institutions of Higher Education**

**Community Groups**

**Faith Based Organizations**


Funding

The fiscal year 2023 Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support Solicitation will fund an award for **$250,000**.


Solicitation Documents

**Accreditation Resources and Implementation Support Solicitation***This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPD Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information.*
	**CPD Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet***This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPD Accreditation program.*
	**Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions**

Need more information on how to apply to any of our programs?

***For additional assistance we encourage you to visit the How to Apply page, which includes frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and other resources.***
 

The COPS Office is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and build trust between law enforcement and the community.


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