Apply Now for FY 2024 School Violence Prevention Grants
The COPS School Violence Prevention Program is making $73 million available in grant funding for fiscal year 2024. The mission of the program is to “improve security at schools and on school grounds in the jurisdiction of the grantee through evidence-based school safety programs and technology.”
Who’s Eligible to Apply
- Local Law Enforcement Agencies
- State Law Enforcement Agencies
- Units of local government (e.g., counties, cities, school districts)
- Federally Recognized Indian tribes and their public agencies
- Public Government
Eligible agencies can apply in a two-step process with the first application due Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Grants.Gov and the second due Monday, June 17, 2024, at JustGrants. Each award is three years (36 months) in duration for a maximum federal share of $500,000 per award. The grant program covers 75% of the school safety measures with a 25% cost sharing requirement that could be met by third-party organizations or nonprofits. Applicants can find important links and guidelines for the program at https://cops.usdoj.gov/svpp.
Because the benefits are significant, this is an excellent time to consider how mobile surveillance equipment could enhance student safety and deter violence on K-12 school grounds.
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Mobile Pro Systems solutions consultants are always available to help agencies select the mobile surveillance platforms and devices best suited for security at schools. To inquire about how our products can strengthen your school violence prevention plan, call 952-324-5656 today.