The FY25 COPS Office Invitational Program, offered by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), aims to support law enforcement agencies and related organizations in enhancing community policing strategies. This discretionary funding opportunity invites selected applicants to develop innovative approaches that build capacity for community policing, prevent crime, and promote safer communities. Eligible organizations include for-profit entities, nonprofits, higher education institutions, community groups, and faith-based organizations.

The program emphasizes advancing knowledge of effective policing practices by testing innovative strategies and promoting promising practices. Applicants must have received a direct invitation from the COPS Office to apply. The total program funding is $2,075,000, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000. There is no cost-sharing requirement, and the application deadline is November 27, 2024.

To apply, submissions must be made through both Grants.gov and the Justice Grants System (JustGrants). For technical and programmatic support, assistance is available through both platforms and the COPS Office Response Center.