COPS SVPP Grant Now Open to Fund School Safety Initiatives
The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)—from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)—opened for applications on April 24. This is a competitive, two-part grant with the following key deadlines:
Part 1: Grants.gov – June 18, 2025 | Part 2: JustGrants.gov – June 26, 2025
Award announcements are expected in September, with a start date of October 1, 2025.
SVPP typically funds about 50% of applicants, with awards of up to $500,000 per district and a 25% cost-share requirement. Projects may include security equipment, technology of all types and training for faculty, threat assessment teams, School Resource Officers (SROs) and law enforcement responders. Funding can be used over a three-year implementation period, with minimal quarterly reporting requirements.
SVVP Grant Goals and Objectives
The overall goal is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology. Equipment, training and coordination with law enforcement may all qualify. Specific SVPP objectives include:
Improved information sharing with local law enforcement
Increased interaction and improved communication between law enforcement and school officials
Reduced notification times to law enforcement, improved response times and more accurate identification and follow-up
Increased knowledge of and use of community policing principles
Increased school safety and long-term sustainability planning
Many Boxlight Solutions Align With This Grant
The list of allowable items includes several solutions that Boxlight and integrated technologies provide:
Communication technology
Intercom or public address (PA) systems
Panic and immediate alarm notification systems
Emergency alerts (automated text messages or email)
Emergency call boxes
Two-way radios
Security cameras and related systems
Identification technology (ID scanning devices and accessories)
Laptops (directly related to SVPP)
Maps of schools/bus routes (GIS software)
Printers (directly related to SVPP)