SUMMARY: Provides funding to school districts, local law enforcement, and state and local governments to improve physical safety and security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based, holistic, and comprehensive school safety programs and technology.
Funding is available for the following school safety measures:
- Acquisition and installation of technology for expediated notification to law enforcement during an emergency.
- Coordination with local law enforcement.
- Placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures.
- Training for local law enforcement officers to prevent school violence; and
- Any other measure that the COPS Office Director determines may provide a significant security improvement.
A total of $73 million was available in FY2024. Similar funding is anticipated in FY2025.
DEADLINE: The previous deadline to apply was June 17, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually. A new solicitation is expected to be released in April.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and public agencies. These can include:
- School districts, including public charter schools and school districts with a single school
- School boards
- Local law enforcement agencies
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://cops.usdoj.gov/svpp