Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) Program

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Check out our How to Apply page for resources such as frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and more.

CLOSED:

The FY25 Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) program closed on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET.*

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COPS Office Collaborative Reform Initiative Informational Webinar

The COPS Office hosted an informational webinar, on May 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET.

ABOUT THE CRI PROGRAM

The Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) program encompasses three components:

These components offer expert services to state, local, campus, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies, ranging in scope and complexity at the voluntary request of agencies.

Together, the services are designed to; highlight best practices of law enforcement agencies and the many ways they are protecting Americans; enhance officer safety and wellness; build agencies’ capacity for self-improvement and effectiveness; and promote community policing practices nationwide.

The FY25 Collaborative Reform Initiative Organizational Assessment and Critical Response Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (O-COPS-2025-172392) will be used for the Organizational Assessment and Critical Response programs. The COPS Office is not seeking competitive applications for the CRI-TAC program.

CRI NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Critical Response

The Critical Response program is seeking applications for a technical assistance provider to provide targeted technical assistance to law enforcement agencies experiencing high-profile events, major incidents, or sensitive issues of varying need.

Who is Eligible?


             
For Profit (Commercial) Organizations
             
Non-Profit Organizations
             
Institutions of Higher Education

State and local governmental entities must comply with 8 U.S.C. §1373, which provides that State and local government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity. This includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a State or local government entity or official. For additional information, please see the appendices in the FY25 CHP Application Resource Guide.

Funding

There is $1 million available through FY 2025 funding.

Organizational Assessment

The Organizational Assessment program is seeking applications for a technical assistance provider to provide in-depth assessments and long-term assistance to achieve and promote efficient agency operations and officer safety and positive policing practices.

Who is Eligible?


             
For Profit (Commercial) Organizations
             
Non-Profit Organizations
             
Institutions of Higher Education

State and local governmental entities must comply with 8 U.S.C. §1373, which provides that State and local government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity. This includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a State or local government entity or official. For additional information, please see the appendices in the FY25 CHP Application Resource Guide.

Funding

There is $1 million available through FY 2025 funding.

CRI Documents

Need more information on how to apply to any of our programs?


For additional assistance we encourage you to visit the How to Apply page, which includes frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and other resources.


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