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COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) and colleges

  • FY26 closed Aug 11, 2026. FY27 not announced.
  • The FY26 NOFO does not name colleges as eligible applicants.
  • Ask COPS before planning an application.

Checked against the official notice on October 21, 2026. Awards are competitive. Confirm dates before you apply.

Closed for this cycleFederal

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.

Also see STOP School Violence Program (FY 2026).

Ask us for help with your application

  • Tell us your state and the program (COPS SVPP).
  • We can help you plan your application.
  • We tell you plainly if we are not a fit for that program.
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Questions

Is COPS SVPP open?

No. FY26 closed Aug 11, 2026. FY27 has not been announced.

Can a college apply for SVPP?

The FY26 NOFO lists states, local governments, tribes and their public agencies, including school districts and law enforcement agencies. It does not name colleges. Ask COPS.

State programs

OhioThree state campus safety programs. All rounds are closed.

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