[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov/)

October 27, 2025 (Grants.gov) | November 3, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $2,000,000 per award; estimated total program funding $2,000,000; ~79 awards expected.

Supports programs to prevent and reduce school violence by training, threat assessment, anonymous reporting, and other school safety strategies.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the development and implementation of programs aimed at preventing and reducing violence in K–12 schools. The program encourages projects that provide training for students, teachers, and staff; establish or enhance school threat assessment and intervention teams; introduce technologies such as anonymous reporting systems; or apply other evidence-based school safety strategies. The overarching goal is to equip school communities with the tools and knowledge necessary to recognize, respond to, and prevent violent incidents. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov application deadline: **October 27, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern** - JustGrants application deadline: **November 3, 2025, 8:59 pm Eastern** --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $2,000,000 per project - **Award Floor:** No minimum - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $2,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** Approximately 79 --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) - Units of local government - Private K–12 schools, including private and public charter schools --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and Apply through Grants.gov:** - Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL forms by October 27, 2025. 2. **Complete Application in JustGrants:** - After Grants.gov submission, finalize the full application in the JustGrants system by November 3, 2025. 3. **Prepare Required Materials:** - Project narrative - Budget detail worksheet and narrative - Applicant disclosure of duplication in cost items - Letters of support or MOUs (if applicable) - Other forms as outlined in the solicitation For detailed instructions and templates, visit the [Funding Opportunity Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172466). --- ## Additional Information - **Cost Sharing/Match:** No cost sharing or matching funds are required. - **Focus Areas:** Training, threat assessment, intervention teams, anonymous reporting technology, and other school violence prevention strategies. --- ## External Links - [Funding Opportunity Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172466) - [Full Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360624) - [Download the Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172466.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | General inquiries |

BJA FY25 Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program

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