FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative Program

The FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative Program is a funding opportunity provided by the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to support law enforcement agencies in advancing community policing practices. The program has two subcategories: Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) and Collaborative Reform Initiative Critical Response. CRI-TAC provides technical assistance to law enforcement agencies, while Critical Response provides targeted assistance to agencies experiencing high-profile events or sensitive issues. • The program aims to enhance officer safety and wellness, build agencies' capacity for self-improvement and effectiveness, and promote community policing practices nationwide. • Eligible applicants for Category 1: CRI-TAC include law enforcement stakeholder associations, while eligible applicants for Category 2: Critical Response include for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. • The estimated funding for this program is $4,200,000, with an award ceiling of $3,450,000 and an award floor of $0.