The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services announces a competitive solicitation for applications for the COPS Office FY 2022 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) to improve security at schools and on school grounds through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology.
Donor Name: Community Oriented Policing Services
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) provides funding directly to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the recipient’s jurisdiction through evidence-based school safety programs. Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 10551(b)(5)–(9), SVPP funding is authorized and available under the following purpose areas:
- “Coordination with local law enforcement”
- “Training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence against others and self”
- “Placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures”
- “Acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency “
- “Any other measure that, in the determination of the COPS Office Director, may provide a significant improvement in security”
The goal of the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology. SVPP awards will contribute to this goal by funding projects which include funding of civilian personnel to serve as coordinators with local law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers, purchase and installation of certain allowable equipment and technology, and other measures to significantly improve school security.
Anticipated outcomes of SVPP awards include: improved information sharing with local law enforcement; increased interaction and improved communications between law enforcement and school officials; reduced notification times to law enforcement; improved response time to threats and events; accurate identification of danger (without resorting to discriminatory stereotypes or violating privacy) and follow-up; increased knowledge of and use of community policing principles; and increased school safety and sustainability planning efforts
Funding Information
- Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards – $500,000.
Period of Performance
- Period of Performance Duration (Months) – 36.
Eligibility Criteria
- City or township governments, County governments, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), and State governments.
- States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
