FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program
About This Grant
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the nation’s state, local, territorial and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). This funding opportunity seeks to provide competitive funding directly to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the recipient’s jurisdiction through evidence-based school safety programs. The COPS Office anticipates that up to $73,000,000 will be available for up to $500,000 per award, with approximately 200 awards anticipated. A local cost share (matching funds) of at least 25 percent in the form of cash is required unless a match waiver is requested and approved, and the period of performance duration will be 36 months, with a period of performance start date of 10/1/26.
Grant Summary
FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program is a Community Oriented Policing Services grant providing up to $500K for municipality, school district. Applications are due 2026-08-04 (closing in 21 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- The following entities are eligible to apply under this program: States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and their public agencies, including school districts (including public charter schools and school districts with a single school); School boards; Law enforcement agencies. Note: Individual schools not operating as school districts and independent schools and private schools, including private charter schools, are NOT eligible to apply as primary applicants. Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. §§ 10552(a)(1)–(2), each application shall be accompanied by an assurance that the application was prepared after consultation with individuals not limited to law enforcement officers (including licensed mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, school violence researchers/academics (if practical), teachers, principals, and other school personnel) to ensure that the improvements to be funded under the grant are consistent with a comprehensive approach to preventing school violence including being protective of student privacy and ensuring that students are not discriminated against on the basis of race, national origin, disability, religion, or sex, and individualized to the needs of each school at which those improvements are to be made. State and local governmental entities must comply with 8 U.S.C. § 1373, which provides that State and local government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity. This includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a State or local government entity or official.
How to Apply
Up to $500K
2026-08-04
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program from Community Oriented Policing Services, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Community Oriented Policing Services before the deadline.
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FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program?
FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program is offered by Community Oriented Policing Services and is generally open to municipality, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program provide?
FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program provides up to $500K per award from Community Oriented Policing Services. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program deadline?
Applications for FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program are due 2026-08-04 (closing in 21 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Community Oriented Policing Services, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program?
To apply for FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Community Oriented Policing Services.
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