My agency has determined that we need to lay off more officers, and would like to change our awarded hiring category from new hires to rehires. May we modify the grant now?
Yes. If your agency’s local fiscal conditions have changed and your agency needs to request a grant modification to use your CHRP funds to rehire laid off officers (or officers who are now scheduled for layoff), print and complete this brief form regarding the layoffs. Fax your completed form and supporting documentation to the COPS Office Legal Division at 202.514.3456. The Legal Division will evaluate and respond to your request promptly. If your grant also requires a Modified Award Document, your agency will be required to sign and return the Modified Award Document to the COPS Office to confirm the modification, but implementation of the modified award may begin upon notification of approval by the Legal Division. If you have any questions regarding this process, please call the Legal Division at 202.514.3750. This guidance applies only to modification requests to use CHRP funds for rehires. Any other modification request should be directed to your agency’s Grant Program Specialist
