Microgrants Program (Department of Justice)
The Microgrants Program is administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) in the Department of Justice.
Goals
- Support small-scale, innovative community policing projects.
- Enhance law enforcement's capacity to engage with and serve communities more effectively.
- Encourage partnerships and collaboration between law enforcement and community stakeholders.
Sponsor
Creation
The Microgrants Program within COPS was launched as part of the broader Community Policing Development (CPD) Program to support community policing efforts. It does not have a specific legislative origin but is part of the DOJ's ongoing commitment to community policing, as authorized by various acts over the years including the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.
Funding
The Microgrants Program receives funding through the COPS Office's annual budget, with specific allocations for microgrants varying by fiscal year. For instance, in FY 2023, approximately $5.88 million was available for multiple awards. Funding is subject to annual appropriations and program performance.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
Website
https://cops.usdoj.gov/program/community-policing-development-microgrants
Social Media Accounts
- No specific social media accounts are listed for the Microgrants Program, but updates might be shared via:
* [*https://twitter.com/COPSOffice Twitter (X): @COPSOffice]
Wikipedia Article
No specific Wikipedia article exists for the "Microgrants Program (Department of Justice)." Information might be found under broader topics like Office of Community Oriented Policing Services or Community policing.