The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce a third opportunity for Fiscal Year 2023 School Resource Officer Grant Program and Fund’s Funding Opportunities for School Resource Officers (SRO) and School Security Officers (SSO); new and continuing grants.
Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $37,500
Grant Duration: 45 Months
Details:
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering state grants for School Security Officer (SSO) positions to ensure safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff and visitors in the assigned school. A “School Security Officer” is defined as an individual who is employed by a local school board for the purpose of maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events. An SSO may be a full-time or part-time employee.
Funding Information
- The total amount requested in an application may not exceed $37,500 per SSO position ($50,000 annually).
- This funding is available for new SSO positions on a 45 month grant cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
- Units of local government are eligible to apply for and receive these funds.
- A school division will manage an SSO position, however the grant application must be submitted by, and the funds awarded to, a local unit of government.
For more information, visit Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
