Non-Profits & Social Service Agencies in Texas
The FY24 CPD Accreditation: Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation program is administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. The COPS Office's mission is fundamentally aligned with advancing the practice of community policing among state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies. This grant program specifically utilizes Community Policing Development (CPD) funds, which are designed to enhance law enforcement capacity to implement community policing strategies. By supporting accreditation efforts, the program contributes directly to promoting best practices and building knowledgeable, effective police forces, thereby furthering the broader mission of crime prevention and community safety. The target beneficiaries of this program are state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies across the nation. The core impact goal is to enhance the professionalism and operational standards of these agencies by helping them achieve formal law enforcement accreditation from an established entity. Accreditation serves as a recognized measure of quality, accountability, and adherence to professional standards, which is critical for effective community policing and building public trust. The program's priorities and focus are singular: to provide direct financial support to eligible law enforcement agencies to cover the costs associated with obtaining accreditation. This focus aligns with the CPD fund's strategic goal of supporting new, creative approaches and effective practices within law enforcement. The COPS Office’s theory of change, as evidenced by its use of CPD funds, is that by investing in capacity building—such as providing guidance and funding for innovative strategies like accreditation—it will lead to better knowledge and more effective implementation of community policing practices. The expected outcomes and measurable results of this funding include an increased number of state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies achieving accreditation. This accreditation signifies that the agencies have developed and implemented policies and procedures that meet national professional standards. Ultimately, the program is expected to result in a strengthened capacity within these agencies to prevent crime, promote safer communities, and more effectively implement the principles of community policing.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$287,900
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Qualifying Populations are as follows (1) Homeless (2) At risk of homelessness (3) Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking– as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (4) Other Populations (a) has moved because of economic reasons 2+ times 60 days immediately preceding the application for homelessness prevention assistance. (b) is living in the home of another because of economic hardship (c) has notification in writing that right to occupy their current housing/living situation will be terminated within 21days after the date of application for assistance (d) lives in hotel/motel and the cost of hotel/motel is not paid by charitable organizations or by federal, state, or local government program for low-income individuals (e) lives in single occupancy or efficiency apartment unit in which there resides more than 2 persons or lives in a larger housing unit in which there are more than 1.5 persons residing per room. (f) is exiting a publicly funded institution, or system (g) otherwise lives in housing that has characteristics associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness, as identified in the approved HOME-ARP Plan.
Geographic Eligibility
Harlingen
Application Opens
July 16, 2024
Application Closes
July 31, 2024
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