Simpler Grants.gov #16.070

Grant Funding for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Services

This opportunity from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) at the U.S. Department of Justice provides grant funding to support law enforcement mental health and wellness programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a grant for programmatic services - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for services such as counseling, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and family support for law enforcement officers and their families - Three funding categories: - Start-up projects for agencies without existing programs - Enhanced projects for agencies expanding current wellness programs - Community of practice initiative for peer learning and technical assistance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on community policing principles - Eligible applicants include law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, for-profits, educational institutions, community groups, and faith-based organizations - No products, part numbers, or specific OEMs are required; focus is on service delivery and program development

Description

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is offering funding through the FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program to support state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. The program aims to implement or enhance mental health and wellness services for officers and their families, including counseling, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, and stress reduction. Funding is available in three categories: start-up projects, enhanced projects, and a community of practice initiative to facilitate peer learning and technical assistance. The program emphasizes community policing principles and aims to improve officer well-being and family support.

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