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COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). This invitational program provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities identified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act to acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications.
The goal is to assist in responding to and preventing crime and expanding community policing efforts. This includes funding for projects designated in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement (JES).
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 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 (JES) – Division C. This is an invitational program, and eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the JES. The legal name associated with the applicant's unique entity identifier (UEI) in SAM must match the agency name listed in the JES. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $401,406,387 total available for 437 awards, maximum award $20,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) is funded by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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