Closed · O-BJS-2025-172532 · CFDA 16.734 · Discretionary

BJS FY25 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Justice Statistics, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $750K
Award range
Closed
Status
February 12, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

BJS FY25 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA) is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Justice Statistics that offered Up to $750,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $750K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
16.734
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - BJS FY25 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA) - is cataloged under number O-BJS-2025-172532 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.734, posted by Bureau of Justice Statistics. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 21, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $750,000. The agency has projected $750,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $750,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $750,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 12, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $750,000

Close Date

February 12, 2026

Posted

January 21, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$750,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

BJS has conducted five waves of data collection with law enforcement training academies and will update that collection with this solicitation. The Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA) will provide accurate and timely national statistics about law enforcement academies’ recruits, curricula, staff, and resources. This 36-month program includes (1) instrumentation, (2) frame development, (3) fielding the CLETA in 2027 and (4) data cleaning, analysis, and delivery of raw and final datasets. State and local law enforcement training academies are responsible for administering mandatory basic training for newly appointed or elected law enforcement officers as required by federal or state law, depending upon the agency hiring the new officer. These academies are operated by state, county, and municipal agencies as well as universities, colleges, and technical schools. According to the 2018 CLETA, there were 681 academies that provided instruction to 59,500 recruits a year. BJS conducted its first CLETA in 2002 and administered four more waves in 2006, 2013, 2018, and 2022.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Contact Phone Number AskBJS@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 21, 2026
Close Date February 12, 2026
Last Updated January 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BJS FY25 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA)", offered by Bureau of Justice Statistics. It is associated with CFDA program 16.734. BJS has conducted five waves of data collection with law enforcement training academies and will update that collection with this solicitation. The Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA)...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 12, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $750,000. Total estimated funding: $750,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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