STOP School Violence

Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

Program goal(s) name: Provide resources to prevent and reduce school violence Program goal(s) description: Improve school safety by providing K-12 students, teachers, and staff with tools to recognize, respond to, and prevent acts of violence. Program objective(s) name: Train personnel and implement strategies to improve school safety. Program objective(s) description: Train school personnel and educate students on preventing student violence against others and themselves; develop and implem

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Helps schools prevent violence by funding training, threat assessment teams, and technology for reporting threats. Aims to create safer environments for students and staff.

Quick Facts

Funding
$8,840,246 - $8,840,246
Deadline
Nov 3, 2025
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

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What Is This Program?

This program supports activities designed to prevent and reduce school violence by implementing training, school threat assessment teams and/or intervention teams to identify violence risks, introducing technologies like anonymous reporting tools, or applying other school safety strategies that assist in preventing violence.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Grants to improve school security and prevent acts of violence by training school personnel and educating students, developing technology solutions (like anonymous reporting systems), establishing school threat assessment and intervention teams, and providing specialized training for mental health crisis response.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: education, public safety

Region: United States

Other Criteria: State governments, City or township governments, County governments, Units of local governments, Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Award recipients must use evidence-based strategies and programs, Any technology implemented must be consistent with best practices for school security and applicable standards/codes

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Prepare early by ensuring registration and users are up to date in the systems involved in the application process.
  • Review the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist to identify actions to take before starting an application.
  • Access JustGrants Application Submission Training Resources for guidance on the application process.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
May 15, 2026Closing Date for FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP)
May 13, 2026Grants.gov Deadline for FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP)
May 15, 2026Application JustGrants Deadline for FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP)
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Training school personnel
  • Educating students on preventing violence
  • Developing technology solutions for reporting threats
  • Operating threat assessment teams
  • Specialized training for mental health crises
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • Purchase of target hardening equipment
  • Hiring armed security officers
  • Hiring school resource officers
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Cumulative government assistance is allowed.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds is required.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
quarterly
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance measures
  • narrative questions
  • closeout questions
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

david.adams@usdoj.gov
202-305-5125

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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This program offers funding up to $8,840,246 (minimum $8,840,246).

The application deadline is November 3, 2025.

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