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Your training
may be free.

Most departments don't know that federal grant funding can cover 100% of their LETN costs. This page lists every major funding source available for law enforcement training — with direct links to apply.

$1B+
Annual federal LE training funding
50
States administer grant programs
100%
LETN costs covered by qualifying grants
$0
Local match required for most grants
The Process

How grant funding
works for training.

Most agencies apply directly to their state administrative agency (SAA) or to DOJ. The process is more straightforward than most departments expect.

01
Find Your Program
Identify the grant that fits your agency size, state, and training goals. Most departments qualify for Byrne JAG. Mental health–focused training often fits COPS or LEMHWA.
02
Register in SAM.gov
All federal grants require a valid SAM.gov registration. Allow 7-10 business days. This is a one-time step — renew annually. Your agency's EIN and DUNS/UEI number are required.
03
Submit Your Application
Most DOJ grants use Grants.gov for initial submission, then JustGrants for the full application. State grants often have their own portals. Read the NOFO (Notice of Funding) carefully for deadlines.
04
Award & Deploy
Awards typically take 3-6 months from application. Once awarded, funds are deployed to cover your LETN costs. Most grants are reimbursement-based — pay first, get reimbursed.
Application Portals

Where to apply
for federal grants.

All federal DOJ grants go through one or more of these systems. Register early — especially SAM.gov, which can take 7-10 days to activate.

Registration
SAM.gov
System for Award Management — required for all federal grant recipients. Register your agency here first. Free, but allow 7-10 business days.
Register at SAM.gov →
Apply · Step 1
Grants.gov
Federal grant application portal — Step 1 for most DOJ grants. Search for active opportunities and submit initial application (SF-424 package).
Search Grants.gov →
Manage · Step 2
JustGrants
DOJ's grants management system — Step 2 for COPS and BJA grants. Manage applications, reporting, and award drawdowns through this portal.
Access JustGrants →
Search
Simpler.Grants.gov
A newer, cleaner interface for searching federal grant opportunities. Easier to navigate than Grants.gov — good starting point for research.
Search Simpler.Grants.gov →
Open Funding
BJA Current Funding
Bureau of Justice Assistance's live list of currently open funding opportunities. Bookmark this page — it updates as new solicitations open throughout the year.
View BJA Funding →
Open Funding
COPS Office Grants
All active and upcoming COPS Office funding opportunities in one place. New programs open throughout the year — check regularly or sign up for alerts.
View COPS Grants →
State Programs

State-level
grant programs.

Every state administers its own law enforcement training grants — either directly or through a State Administrative Agency (SAA). These programs often have less competition and faster award timeliness than federal grants.

California
Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC)
California administers JAG Equipment and Training grants with $30.6M+ available annually for counties. Also operates specialized LE training programs through POST.
BSCC JAG Program →
Texas
Office of the Governor — Criminal Justice Division
Texas administers JAG Criminal Justice Grant Program with training as an allowable use. Apply through eGrants portal for local LE agencies.
TX Criminal Justice Grants →
Virginia
Dept. of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
DCJS administers competitive Byrne JAG solicitations specifically for law enforcement training and equipment, with $2M+ available per cycle.
Virginia JAG Program →
Colorado
Colorado POST Board
POST offers multiple training grant programs including Regional/In-Service Training Grants, a Capital Improvement Grant, and a Rural & Small Agency Academy Scholarship Program.
Colorado POST Grants →
Indiana
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI)
ICJI administers Byrne JAG funds with priority given to programs addressing use of force, implicit bias, procedural justice, and officer training focused on trust and accountability.
Indiana JAG Program →
Massachusetts
Office of Grants & Research (OGR)
Massachusetts administers Byrne JAG Local Law Enforcement grants to municipal police departments for unmet public safety needs including training, equipment, and technology.
MA JAG Program →
Don't see your state listed?
Every state has a State Administrative Agency (SAA) that distributes federal JAG funds. Find your state's SAA through the BJA State Contact List — they can direct you to active solicitations in your state.