Open nowFederal
STOP School Violence Program (FY 2026)
U.S. DOJ, Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Amount
- Category 1 up to $2,000,000. Category 2 up to $1,000,000. About $111.1M in total (FY26 NOFO).
- Deadline
- Grants.gov: Oct 30, 2026, 11:59 pm ET. JustGrants: Nov 6, 2026, 8:59 pm ET (BJA solicitation page).
Match
No match required (FY26 NOFO).
What it funds
- Violence-prevention training, threat assessment and intervention teams, and anonymous reporting tools.
Who can apply
- Colleges can apply: public and state-controlled colleges in Category 1, private colleges in Category 2.
Does not fund
- Higher education campus violence projects. The FY26 NOFO lists these as unallowable.
- Target-hardening equipment. BJA points those requests to COPS SVPP.
Fit
Colleges can apply, but the fit is limited. The FY26 NOFO lists campus violence projects and target-hardening equipment as unallowable.
What to know
- Colleges can apply, limited fit. STOP is not a source for campus security work in FY 2026. We say so up front.
Sources: BJA FY26 STOP solicitation page (deadlines) · BJA FY26 STOP NOFO (PDF) · BJA STOP School Violence Program overview. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
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COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
U.S. DOJ, COPS Office
- Amount
- FY26: up to $500,000 per award, up to $73M in total (FY26 NOFO).
- Deadline
- FY26 closed: JustGrants deadline Aug 11, 2026, 4:59 pm ET. FY27 not announced.
Match
At least 25% local cash match unless a waiver is approved (FY26 NOFO).
What it funds
- Security at K-12 schools and on school grounds, within the statutory purpose areas.
Who can apply
- States, units of local government, tribes and their public agencies, including school districts, school boards and law enforcement agencies (FY26 NOFO).
- The NOFO does not name colleges or universities. Confirm with COPS before planning an application.
Fit
Built for K-12 schools. The FY26 NOFO does not name colleges as eligible applicants.
What to know
- Closed, and not written for colleges. Ask COPS directly before counting on it.
Sources: COPS SVPP program page · COPS FY26 SVPP NOFO (PDF). Checked Oct 21, 2026.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP, FY 2026)
FEMA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Amount
- Up to $200,000 per site. $300M in total (FY26 NOFO).
- Deadline
- FY26 closed. States applied to FEMA by July 24, 2026. FY27 not announced.
What it funds
- Physical security equipment and related target-hardening activities (FY26 NOFO).
Who can apply
- Private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, which can include private nonprofit colleges.
- Applicants apply through their State Administrative Agency, not directly to FEMA.
Fit
For private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, applying through their state agency.
What to know
- Closed for FY26. Private nonprofit colleges can watch their state agency for the FY27 round.
Sources: FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program · FY26 NSGP NOFO (PDF). Checked Oct 21, 2026.
Closed for this cycleOH
Campus Safety Grant Program 2027 (S.B. 450)
Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Chancellor of Higher Education
- Amount
- $7.5M in total. Most requests are expected at $50,000 to $250,000 (ODPS notice).
- Deadline
- Closed. Applications were due Oct 8, 2026, 5:00 pm.
What it funds
- Physical security improvements and equipment on the DHS Authorized Equipment List (ODPS notice).
Who can apply
- Ohio state institutions of higher education only. Private colleges are not eligible.
- Branch campuses apply through their main campus.
Fit
For Ohio state institutions of higher education.
What to know
- This round is closed. Each building in a request needed a vulnerability assessment.
Sources: ODPS and Chancellor: Campus Safety Grant Program notice (PDF). Checked Oct 21, 2026.
Closed for this cycleOH
Campus Student Safety Grant Program (FY 2027)
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
- Amount
- Up to $950,000 in total. Up to $50,000 per proposal, or $75,000 for two partnering institutions (ODHE RFP).
- Deadline
- Closed. Proposals were due July 29, 2026, 12:00 pm. Next round not posted.
What it funds
- Campus security measures and student safety (ODHE RFP).
- A security checklist is required with the application.
Who can apply
- Ohio state institutions of higher education and private nonprofit institutions of higher education.
- Institutions may partner with sanctioned student organizations, nonprofits and other colleges.
Fit
See the RFP for what counts as a security measure.
What to know
- This round is closed. Watch ODHE for the next one.
Sources: ODHE RFP 97: Campus Student Safety Grant · ODHE RFP 97 (PDF). Checked Oct 21, 2026.
Closed for this cycleOH
Campus Security Support Program Grant
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
- Amount
- Up to $2,290,000 in total. Up to $300,000, $200,000 or $100,000 by number of student organizations (ODHE RFP).
- Deadline
- Closed. Proposals were due May 6, 2026, 12:00 pm. Next round not posted.
What it funds
- Enhanced security measures and student safety for at-risk sanctioned student organizations (ODHE RFP).
Who can apply
- Ohio state and private nonprofit institutions of higher education with sanctioned student organizations.
- The institution applies and passes funds to student organizations at risk.
Fit
Funds go to student organizations. See the RFP for allowable uses.
What to know
- This round is closed. Watch ODHE for the next one.
Sources: ODHE RFP 69: Campus Security Support Program · ODHE RFP 69 (PDF). Checked Oct 21, 2026.
