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Find similar grantsCOPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is sponsored by Department of Justice (DOJ) / COPS Office. This program funds security hardware for K-12 campuses, including security cameras, entry control systems, locks, lighting, metal detectors, communication systems, and campus-wide lockdown systems.
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Or search similar grants →Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Program Impact: Questions regarding scope of program impact, including the number of schools and students impacted.
Need for Improved Security/School Climate: Information on existing school security infrastructure and planning, and rate of incidents.
Need for Federal Assistance: Explain inability to address identified needs without federal assistance, including questions about service population and fiscal health.
Proposal Narrative Questions: Describe the project and detail the proposal for grant funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 schools and educational institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $73 million annually (through FY 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is funded by Department of Justice (DOJ) / COPS Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 10 required documents: SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance via Grants.gov), Proposal Abstract (500 words or less in JustGrants), Survey Questions (Data Requested with Application in JustGrants), Budget Detail Worksheet (web-based form in JustGrants), Letters of Support from major partners and stakeholders, and Noncompetitive/Sole Source Justification (if applicable), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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