The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the calendar year 2026 School Safety Personnel or Programming Only Grant Program.
Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/13/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering state grants for relevant school safety personnel within the relevant school division or law-enforcement agency, as well as expenses related to necessary equipment for relevant school safety personnel and the enhancement of the school-law enforcement partnership through training and programming.
The goal of this funding opportunity is to promote the safety of students and school staff through school safety related positions and programming to prevent crime and violence.
These grant funds are to establish new school safety personnel positions in public schools. The following positions will be considered for funding:
- Division School Safety Director/Coordinator/Emergency Manager
- Division Threat Assessment Director/Coordinator
- Behavior Interventionist/Specialist
- Law Enforcement Liaison Officer
- School Ambassadors.
Funding Information
The total amount requested in an application in DCJS Special funds may not exceed $100,000 per position.
Grant Period
January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Local units of government, including Law Enforcement Agencies and School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia, are eligible to apply for and receive these funds. Grants awarded for law enforcement personnel, equipment, training, and/or programming shall be managed by the law enforcement agency, and grants awarded for school division personnel, equipment, training, and/or programming must be managed by the school division.
For more information, visit DCJS.
