OpportunityTitle: COPS-SVPP-APPLICATION-2018
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Only States, units of local governments, and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for funding, to improve security at schools and on school grounds in their jurisdictions through evidence-based school safety programs.  Additional consideration will be given to jurisdictions which: have demonstrated a need for improved security and/or financial assistance, have evidenced the ability to make improvements requested, or will use evidence-based strategies and programs.
Description: This solicitation is being announced as an open competition targeted at States, units of local government, or Indian tribes to improve security at schools and on school grounds in their jurisdictions through evidence-based school safety programs. Funding is limited and this solicitation is expected to be very competitive. Strong applications should demonstrate a comprehensive school safety strategy. The goals for this program are to improve security at schools and on school grounds through: coordination with law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence against others and self, deterrent measures (metal detectors, locks, lighting, etc.), technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency, or any other measure that the COPS Office Director determines may provide a significant improvement in security.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: COPS Response Center
GrantorContactText: COPS Response Center
CloseDateExplanation: The deadline for submitting applications in response to this grant announcement is 7:59 PM EDT on July 30, 2018