The STOP School Violence Program grant is designed to help schools prevent and reduce violence. It offers funding for training, developing threat assessment teams, and implementing technologies like anonymous reporting tools to improve school safety. The goal is to equip students, teachers, and officers with the skills and tools to identify and respond to potential threats of violence.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state and local government entities, school districts, and higher education institutions. It's particularly aimed at those who can implement school safety programs and technologies.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing activities outside the specified allowable uses
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to implement the program
- Lack of coordination with law enforcement or school personnel
- Not meeting eligibility requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Letters of support from partners
- Plan for coordination with law enforcement
- Description of technology solutions
- Training program outlines
- Organizational capacity statement
- Evaluation plan
Cautions
- Ensure activities align with allowable uses
- Coordination with law enforcement is crucial
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is necessary
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, County governments, Other Native American tribal organizations, Unrestricted applicants, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Independent school districts, Private institutions of higher education, State governments, Public and state institutions of higher education, Special district governments, and City or township governments. This means a wide variety of educational and governmental entities can apply, as long as they can demonstrate the ability to implement the program effectively.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state and local government entities, school districts, and higher education institutions. It's particularly aimed at those who can implement school safety programs and technologies.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing activities outside the specified allowable uses
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to implement the program
- Lack of coordination with law enforcement or school personnel
- Not meeting eligibility requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for training to prevent violence, developing and operating anonymous reporting systems, and creating school threat assessment and intervention teams. Specialized training for responding to mental health crises is also supported.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 30, 2026(38 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget
- Gather letters of support
- Outline training programs
- Plan for technology implementation
- Coordinate with local law enforcement
- Prepare organizational capacity documentation
- Submit application by the deadline