FY26 Safer Outcomes Program

The FY26 Safer Outcomes Program is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) that seeks to promote safe outcomes during police encounters through relevant training. The program has three funding categories: Support for Law Enforcement Agencies, Continuation of Regional De-Escalation Training Centers, and Curriculum Integration for Law Enforcement Academies and State-Level Training Centers. Awards will be made to entities seeking to implement training and related supports in areas such as de-escalation tactics, safely responding to individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, and safe encounters with individuals with disabilities. • The program aims to support law enforcement agencies in implementing training and related supports to promote safe outcomes during police encounters. • The program has three funding categories, each with its own specific focus and requirements. • Awards will be made to entities that demonstrate a strong need for the funding and a clear plan for implementing the training and related supports. • The program is open to a variety of applicants, including county governments, state governments, and native American tribal governments.