FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program
This grant funds up to $500,000 for state, local, and tribal agencies to enhance school safety through evidence-based programs, requiring a 25% cash match over a 36-month period starting 10/1/26.
Funder: Community Oriented Policing Services
Due Dates: August 4, 2026 (Grants.gov) | August 11, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; ~$73 million total program funding; ~200 awards; 36-month project period; 25% cash match required unless waived.
Summary: Supports evidence-based programs to improve security and prevent violence at schools and on school grounds.
Key Information: Individual schools not operating as school districts and private schools are NOT eligible as primary applicants.
Description
The FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) at the U.S. Department of Justice, provides competitive funding to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to enhance security and prevent violence at schools and on school grounds. The program supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and emphasizes a comprehensive approach involving multiple stakeholders. Approximately $73 million is available, with individual awards up to $500,000 for a 36-month period. A local cash match of at least 25% is required unless a waiver is granted.
