Grant Announcement Date
March 2024
Grant Application Deadline
May 14th, 2024
Total Funding Being Awarded
$5,000,000
Max. Funding Per Department
TBD
Funding Release Date
TBD
Eligible Applicants
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local, state, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies
Type of Projects Funded
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Projects that offer creative ideas to advance crime fighting, community engagement, problem solving, or organizational changes in support of community policing.
GrantChamps Summary
Useful tips for applying and winning funding
Program Overview: The FY 2024 Microgrants Program by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is like giving law enforcement agencies a superhero cape for their community policing efforts.
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Objectives: These microgrants are like sprinkling some fairy dust on law enforcement initiatives, making them sparkle with improved problem-solving skills, stronger community bonds, and a touch of accountability magic.
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Application Deadlines: Think of the application deadlines as the countdown to a thrilling action movie premiere: May 14, 2024, via Grants.gov for the first part, and May 21, 2024, via JustGrants for the completed application. Cue the dramatic music and start drafting your script early!
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Topics: From recruiting officers to battling the forces of hate crimes and domestic extremism, these microgrants cover everything from the serious to the downright quirky (yes, there's an open topic area for those wild, out-of-the-box ideas).
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Funding Provisions: With a treasure chest of $5,000,000 waiting to be claimed, each microgrant is like finding buried treasure, except instead of gold coins, it's up to $175,000 to fund your crime-fighting adventures for two years. No need to walk the plank—partnerships with universities, community groups, and even your pet parrot are encouraged.
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Application Process: It's as easy as pie—just register online with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, then complete the application through JustGrants. But remember, every superhero needs a sidekick, so make sure your authorized representatives are suited up and ready to save the day!
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Contact Information: Need a hero? Call the COPS Office Response Center at 800-421-6770 or check out their website for all your crime-fighting needs. They may not have capes, but they're ready to swoop in and lend a hand.
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Important Note: Even superheroes need a game plan, so don't forget to review the solicitation guide and gather your team of crime-fighting champions. Together, you'll be unstoppable!