LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT (LEMHWA) 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.

OPEN:

The FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program will close on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 4:59 PM ET.*

See the COPS Office's Grants page for current funding opportunities.

STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov.
GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 (4:59 PM ET).

STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants.
JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 (4:59 PM ET).

ABOUT THE LEMHWA PROGRAM

The Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program funds are used to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. The FY24 LEMHWA program will fund projects that develop knowledge, increase awareness of effective mental health and wellness strategies, increase the skills and abilities of law enforcement, and increase the number of law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders using peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs.

The FY24 LEMHWA program has one open solicitation:

  • LEMHWA Implementation Projects

LEMHWA PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS

LEMHWA Implementation Projects Solicitation

The LEMHWA Implementation Projects solicitation aims to support state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement agencies seeking to implement new or enhance existing programs that offer training and services on officer emotional and mental health, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and support services for officers and their families Proposed projects may serve one agency, a consortium of agencies, or personnel from agencies located within a county or state.

Who is Eligible?


Law Enforcement Agencies

State Law Enforcement Agencies

Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies

Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies
Funding
There is approximately $9.8 million in funding available through the FY 2024 LEMHWA implementation projects. Each award is two years (24 months) in duration for a maximum of $200,000 per award. There is no local match.
Solicitation Documents

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