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LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT (LEMHWA) PROGRAM                                                  Interested in applying?

Check out our How to Apply page for resources such as frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and more.


OPEN:

The FY24 **Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA)** Program will close on **Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 4:59 PM ET**.*

See the COPS Office's **Grants page** for current funding opportunities.


STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov.
GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: **WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 (4:59 PM ET)**.

STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants.
JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: **TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 (4:59 PM ET)**.


ABOUT THE LEMHWA PROGRAM

The Fiscal Year 2024 **Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program** funds are used to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. The FY24 LEMHWA program will fund projects that develop knowledge, increase awareness of effective mental health and wellness strategies, increase the skills and abilities of law enforcement, and increase the number of law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders using peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs.

The FY24 LEMHWA program has one open solicitation:

LEMHWA Implementation Projects

LEMHWA PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS

LEMHWA Implementation Projects Solicitation

The **LEMHWA Implementation Projects** solicitation aims to support state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement agencies seeking to implement new or enhance existing programs that offer training and services on officer emotional and mental health, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and support services for officers and their families Proposed projects may serve one agency, a consortium of agencies, or personnel from agencies located within a county or state.


Who is Eligible?

**Law Enforcement Agencies**

**State Law Enforcement Agencies**

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

**Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies**


Funding

There is **approximately $9.8 million** in funding available through the FY 2024 LEMHWA implementation projects. Each award is two years (24 months) in duration for a maximum of $200,000 per award. There is no local match.


Solicitation Documents

**LEMHWA Implementation Projects Solicitation Guide***This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office LEMHWA program as well as detailed program-specific information.*
	**Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Resources***The COPS Office webpage includes Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Reports to Congress and case studies, along with other COPS Office Resources and our partners across the Federal Government.*
	**LEMHWA Pre-Award Fact Sheet***This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the LEMHWA program.*
	**LEMHWA Frequently Asked Questions**
	**LEMWHA Program Required Application 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 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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