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Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) is sponsored by Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), U.S. Department of Justice.
This is a noncompetitive, invitational funding opportunity that provides funding to designated state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities to develop and acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime and expand the implementation of community policing. Portable radios fall under interoperable communications and equipment.
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Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) | COPS OFFICE “Democrats have shut down the government. Department of Justice websites are not currently regularly updated. Please refer to the Department of Justice’s contingency plan for more information.
” Official websites use. gov government organization in the United States. Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) Check out our How to Apply page for resources such as frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and more.
The FY26 Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) funding opportunity will close on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 4:59 PM ET . * *IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline. STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.
gov . GRANTS. GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 (4:59 PM ET) .
STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants . JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 (4:59 PM ET) .
The Fiscal Year 2026 Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) is a noncompetitive, invitational, funding opportunity that provides funding to 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 – Division C, which is incorporated by reference into Public Law 119-74, to develop and acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime and expand the implementation of community policing.
Eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the projects designated for funding. See the FY26 CJS JES . The list of eligible applicants is also provided in the FY26 TEP Application Resource Guide .
The legal name (or “doing business as” name) associated with the applicant’s unique entity identifier (UEI) as registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) must coincide with the agency name listed in the JES. State and local governmental entities must comply with 8 U.S.C.
§1373, which provides that State and local government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity.
This includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a State or local government entity or official. Up to $401,406,387 in funding available through FY 2026 TEP. Each award is for two years (24 months) in duration.
There is no local match requirement. Goals and Objectives of this Funding Opportunity Goal 1: Respond to and prevent crime, expand the implementation of community policing, and improve police effectiveness and the flow of information among law enforcement agencies, local government service providers, and the communities they serve. Objective 1: Develop and acquire effective equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications.
TEP Notice of Funding (NOFO) TEP Application Resource Guide Consultant Contractor Fact Sheet Sole Source Justification Fact Sheet 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities specifically designated by the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (total funding for COPS Office programs is nearly $700 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) is funded by Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), U.S. Department of Justice. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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