COPS School Violence Prevention Program

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding for the FY24 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP).

Donor Name: Community Oriented Policing Services

State: All States

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 06/11/2024

Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000

Grant Duration: 3 Years

Details:

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 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 and follow-up; increased knowledge of and use of community policing principles; and increased school safety and sustainability planning efforts. All of these outcomes should be achieved without resorting to discriminatory stereotypes or violating privacy. For the purposes of this program, a school is defined as an elementary or secondary school, including a Bureau-funded school.

Funding Information

Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded under Solicitation up to $73,000,000.
Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards $500,000 per award.

Period of Performance

36 months

Eligibility Criteria

States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies are eligible to apply. Applications should demonstrate a comprehensive approach to school safety.
The following entities are eligible to apply under this program:
- States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies, including
  - School districts, including public charter schools and school districts with a single school;
  - School boards; and
  - Law enforcement agencies.
The following entities are ineligible to apply as primary applicants:
- Individual schools not operating as school districts;
- Independent schools and private schools, including private charter schools.