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Grant Funding for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Programs (FY26 LEMHWA)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), provides grant funding to support law enforcement mental health and wellness initiatives. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant program for service implementation. - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for law enforcement agencies to implement or enhance mental health and wellness services for officers and their families - Services supported include counseling, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and family support - Community of practice initiative to provide peer support and technical assistance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Three funding categories: start-up implementation, enhanced implementation, and community of practice - Eligibility varies by category and includes government entities, educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofits - Certain categories require primary law enforcement jurisdiction - Restrictions apply to prior recipients of similar funding - Focus on supporting officer and family wellness through evidence-based programs and peer support

Description

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) of the U.S. Department of Justice is offering funding through the FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program. This program supports state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies in implementing or enhancing mental health and wellness services for officers and their families. Funding is available in three categories: start-up implementation projects, enhanced implementation projects, and a community of practice initiative to support grantees. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofits, with specific eligibility criteria for each funding category.

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