Opportunity Information: Apply for O COPS 2024 171975
The FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects grant is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). The program is designed to help law enforcement agencies put practical wellness efforts into place, either by launching new initiatives or strengthening programs that already exist. Its central focus is improving officer emotional and mental health through concrete training and support activities, including peer mentoring and peer support models, suicide prevention efforts, stress reduction strategies, and broader wellness services that can also extend to officers families.
This opportunity specifically targets implementation, meaning agencies are expected to use the funds to carry out or expand real-world services and training rather than simply exploring ideas. Examples of activities that fit the program include building or enhancing peer support programs, delivering wellness-focused training, and creating accessible support services aimed at reducing stress and addressing mental health needs within law enforcement environments. The COPS Office also signals a clear interest in projects that can reach beyond a single department when that approach makes sense, such as regional collaborations that pool resources and provide shared training or joint peer support across multiple agencies.
A notable emphasis is placed on encouraging participation from small, rural, tribal, and multi-agency or regional coalitions. The program description highlights that these applicants are welcome and specifically encouraged, especially when they propose collaborative efforts like a regional peer support program or regional training sessions. In terms of who can benefit from the proposed work, projects may be structured to serve one agency, a consortium of agencies, or groups of personnel drawn from agencies across a county or statewide area.
Eligibility is limited to public law enforcement agencies at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is listed under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category, with CFDA number 16.710. For FY24, the program anticipates making about 47 awards, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per award. The opportunity number is O-COPS-2024-171975, and the original application closing date was April 25, 2024. Additional information and application materials are available through the COPS Office website at https://cops.usdoj.gov.Apply for O COPS 2024 171975
- The Community Oriented Policing Services in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.710.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 47 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FY24 LEMHWA Implementation Projects (COPS Office) - FAQs
What is the FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects grant?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, offered through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), to help public law enforcement agencies implement practical mental health and wellness efforts.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to improve officer emotional and mental health by supporting concrete training and wellness services, such as peer support, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and broader wellness resources that may also include support for officers' families.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public law enforcement agencies at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.
Is this a grant or another type of funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What does "implementation" mean for this funding opportunity?
This opportunity focuses on putting services and training into practice or expanding real-world wellness activities. The expectation is that funds will be used to carry out or strengthen programs rather than simply exploring concepts or planning ideas.
What types of activities are supported by this program?
Examples of supported activities include building or enhancing peer support programs, delivering wellness-focused training, and creating accessible support services that reduce stress and address mental health needs in law enforcement settings.
Are peer mentoring and peer support models an allowable focus area?
Yes. Peer mentoring and peer support models are specifically named as central examples of supported training and support activities.
Does the program support suicide prevention efforts?
Yes. Suicide prevention efforts are specifically included among the training and support activities highlighted in the program description.
Does the program support stress reduction strategies?
Yes. Stress reduction strategies are specifically identified as an example of the types of wellness efforts the grant is designed to support.
Can grant-funded wellness services extend to officers' families?
Yes. The program description notes that broader wellness services supported by the grant can extend to officers' families.
Can a project serve more than one department?
Yes. The COPS Office indicates interest in approaches that reach beyond a single department when appropriate, including regional collaborations that share resources and offer joint training or joint peer support across multiple agencies.
Are multi-agency or regional coalitions encouraged?
Yes. The opportunity places notable emphasis on encouraging participation from multi-agency or regional coalitions, particularly for collaborative efforts such as regional peer support programs or regional training sessions.
Are small, rural, and tribal applicants encouraged to apply?
Yes. The program highlights that small, rural, and tribal applicants are welcome and specifically encouraged, especially when proposing collaborative, shared-service approaches.
Who can benefit from the proposed project activities?
Projects may be structured to serve a single law enforcement agency, a consortium of agencies, or groups of personnel drawn from agencies across a county or statewide area.
How many awards does the program expect to make in FY24?
The program anticipates making about 47 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000 per award.
What is the opportunity number for this solicitation?
The opportunity number is O-COPS-2024-171975.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 16.710.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
When was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 25, 2024.
Where can applicants find official information and application materials?
Additional information and application materials are available through the COPS Office website at https://cops.usdoj.gov.
Which federal office is administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office).
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