FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program
About
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U. S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the nation’s state, local, territorial and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program. The mental health and wellness of law enforcement officers and their families is a priority of the Administration. Through the LEMHWA program, the Department of Justice supports this priority by providing funding directly to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement agencies to implement new or enhance existing programs that offer training and services to support officers emotional and mental health including, counseling programs, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and police officer family services. As community policing is common sense policing, throughout the FY26 LEMHWA program NOFO materials, the terms “community policing” and “common sense policing” are used interchangeably, unless otherwise specified. The COPS Office seeks to increase the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services through this NOFO in the following three funding categories: Category 1: FY26 Start-up LEMHWA Implementation Projects • The purpose of this program is to pr.
The FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program, administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the U.S. Department of Justice, provides critical funding to support the mental health and emotional well-being of law enforcement officers and their families. This program is designed for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies seeking to implement new mental health initiatives or enhance existing wellness programs. Eligible agencies can use funding to establish or expand counseling programs, peer mentoring services, suicide prevention initiatives, stress reduction programs, and family support services. The program recognizes that officer mental health is fundamental to effective community policing and public safety. With a maximum award of up to $250,000, this represents a significant opportunity for law enforcement agencies to invest in comprehensive wellness infrastructure. The LEMHWA program aligns with the Administration's priority of supporting officer well-being as essential to Making America Safe Again. Agencies with primary law enforcement jurisdiction are encouraged to apply, whether they're launching startup implementation projects or scaling existing programs. The July 30, 2026 deadline provides agencies adequate time to develop strong applications demonstrating their capacity to deliver meaningful mental health and wellness services to their personnel.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
July 30, 2026
Award Amount
Up to $250K
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
Up to $250K
Deadline
2026-07-30
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual
Best For
State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies with primary law enforcement jurisdiction
Eligibility
CATEGORY 1 APPLICANTS: Eligibility is limited to is limited to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. Agencies must have primary law enforcement jurisdiction within their area of responsibility. Agencies that respond only to certain types of crimes, such as statewide investigative agencies, or only to crimes occurring within correctional institutions, are ineligible. Prior
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program?
Category 1 applicants must be state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies with primary law enforcement jurisdiction within their area of responsibility. Agencies that respond only to certain types of crimes (such as statewide investigative agencies) or only to crimes occurring within correctional institutions are ineligible. For complete eligibility requirements and other funding categories, visit the official COPS Office website or the grants.gov listing.
How much funding does FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program provide?
The program provides funding up to $250,000 per award. The exact amount may vary based on the funding category and your agency's specific project scope. Check the official NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) on the COPS Office or grants.gov website for details on all three funding categories and their respective award ranges.
How do I apply for FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program?
Applications are submitted through grants.gov. Interested law enforcement agencies should review the complete FY26 LEMHWA NOFO materials available on the COPS Office website to understand application requirements, submission procedures, and evaluation criteria. The application deadline is July 30, 2026. Agencies should allow adequate time to prepare comprehensive proposals demonstrating their capacity to implement or enhance mental health and wellness services.
What can FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program funding be used for?
Funding supports implementation and enhancement of law enforcement mental health and wellness programs, including: counseling programs, peer mentoring services, suicide prevention initiatives, stress reduction programs, and police officer family services. The program emphasizes training and direct services that support officers' emotional and mental health. Agencies should consult the official NOFO for specific allowable uses and any restrictions within each of the three funding categories.
Last updated: July 5, 2026