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Open nowCameras: not eligibleFederal
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.
No match required.
Next deadline
Grants.gov: Oct 30, 2026, 11:59 pm ET. JustGrants: Nov 6, 2026, 8:59 pm ET.
What it funds
- Training to prevent violence against others and self.
- Threat assessment and intervention teams.
- Anonymous reporting tools: apps, hotlines, websites.
- Training for staff responding to mental health crises.
Who can apply
- Category 1: states; public and state-controlled colleges.
- Category 2: cities, counties, tribes, independent school districts, private and public charter schools, private colleges, nonprofits.
Does not fund
- Target-hardening equipment. BJA sends these requests to COPS SVPP.
- New school resource officers or armed security.
- Higher-education campus violence projects.
Cameras
Not for cameras. Security equipment is target hardening, which STOP does not fund.
How VOLT fits
- STOP does not pay for VOLT. We say so up front.
- Use STOP for training and reporting. Look at SVPP or your state program for camera work.
Sources: BJA FY26 STOP solicitation page · BJA FY26 STOP NOFO (PDF). Checked Oct 15, 2026.
Closed for this cycleCameras: sometimesFederal
COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
U.S. DOJ, COPS Office
Amount
Up to $500,000 per award, over 36 months. Up to $73M in FY26. Microgrants up to $100,000.
At least 25% local cash match, unless a waiver is approved.
Next deadline
FY26 closed Aug 11, 2026. Awards on or after Oct 1, 2026. The FY26 NOFO opened June 9; FY27 is not announced yet.
What it funds
- Technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement in an emergency.
- Metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrents.
- Coordination with local law enforcement.
- Training for local officers to prevent school violence.
Who can apply
- States, local governments, tribes and their public agencies.
- Public agencies can include school districts. Check the NOFO.
Cameras
Fits when the project speeds up notifying law enforcement in an emergency.
How VOLT fits
- VOLT runs on the cameras you already have.
- It flags someone who needs help or a visible weapon.
- By default, a VOLT reviewer checks it before your team is notified.
- That maps to the "expedited notification" purpose area.
Sources: COPS FY26 SVPP NOFO (PDF) · COPS FY26 SVPP fact sheet (PDF) · COPS Office grants and awards. Checked Oct 15, 2026.
Open nowCameras: sometimesPA
School Safety & Mental Health Grants (2026-27)
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
Amount
$100M appropriated for 2026-27, plus about $38.8M in unspent prior-year funds.
Noncompetitive and formula-based. See the announcement for terms.
Next deadline
Egrants: Oct 16, 2026, 11:59 pm.
What it funds
- Physical security, behavioral health, or both.
- Level 1 Baseline Criteria must be met first, before other eligible items.
- AEDs and AED/CPR training (new under Act 17 of 2026).
Who can apply
- School districts, career and technical centers, intermediate units, charter schools (incl. cyber and regional).
- Private schools apply separately (Targeted School Safety grants, not yet issued for 2026-27).
Cameras
Physical security is eligible once Level 1 Baseline Criteria are met. Check the criteria.
How VOLT fits
- If you meet Level 1 already, camera-based safety can be a physical security item.
- VOLT uses the cameras you have, so there is no new camera hardware to budget.
Sources: PCCD 2026-27 funding announcement (PDF) · PCCD FAQ tracker (PDF) · PCCD applicant webinar slides (PDF). Checked Oct 15, 2026.
Closed for this cycleCameras: sometimesVA
School Security Equipment Grant (SEGM)
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
Amount
Up to $250,000 per school division per year (VDOE, 2026-27). $12M funded for 2026-27.
25% local match. Reduced for divisions with a composite index below 0.2000.
Next deadline
2026-27 window closed Aug 1, 2026. By statute, apply by Aug 1 each year (VDOE opened July 1 in 2026).
What it funds
- Security equipment and installation on VDOE's List of Allowable Equipment.
- Equipment must be bought and installed within six months of award.
Who can apply
- Virginia public school divisions and regional programs.
Cameras
Only items on VDOE's allowable equipment list. Check the current list.
How VOLT fits
- Confirm on VDOE's list whether camera software qualifies before you plan on it.
- VOLT works with the cameras you have. We can help you check.
Sources: VDOE Security Equipment Grants · Va. Code § 22.1-280.2:2 · VDOE update, July 16, 2026. Checked Oct 15, 2026.
RollingCameras: eligibleOH
School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG)
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)
Amount
Up to $40,000 per employer per three-year cycle.
3-to-1: BWC pays $3 for every $1 you put in.
Next deadline
No fixed deadline. Applications are reviewed as they arrive.
What it funds
- Security cameras.
- Panic alarm or panic button systems.
- Two-way communication that interfaces with emergency responders.
- Trauma kits, entrance hardware, keycard systems, metal detectors.
Who can apply
- Public and private K-12 schools, charter schools, joint vocational districts, licensed preschools.
- Not colleges, self-insured employers or state agencies.
Does not fund
- Anything not on the BWC list.
- Purchases made before approval.
Cameras
Security cameras are named in the program policy.
How VOLT fits
- Cameras are eligible. Ask BWC whether camera software counts before you apply.
- You need three vendor quotes, or one plus a sole-source letter.
Sources: Ohio BWC policy SP-19-04 (SSSG) · BWC Grant Management Portal. Checked Oct 15, 2026.
Proposed, not lawCameras: sometimesOH
HB 106 "Alyssa's Law" pilot grants (proposed)
Ohio General Assembly (proposed for the Ohio School Safety Center)
Amount
Bill as introduced proposes $25M in FY 2026. Not law.
Not set.
Next deadline
No program yet. The bill is in committee.
What it funds
- As proposed: panic alert systems.
- As proposed: AI firearm detection software, including software designated under the federal SAFETY Act.
Who can apply
- As proposed: districts, community, STEM and chartered nonpublic schools.
Cameras
Proposed only. The bill is in House Finance and has not passed.
How VOLT fits
- VOLT holds DHS SAFETY Act certification.
- Nothing to apply for until the bill passes. We will update this page if it does.
Sources: Ohio Legislature: HB 106 · HB 106 bill analysis. Checked Oct 15, 2026.
Formula, no applicationCameras: eligibleTX
School Safety Allotment
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Amount
$20 per student in average daily attendance plus $33,540 per campus each year (since Sept 1, 2025).
None. It is a formula allotment, not a competitive grant.
Next deadline
No application. Funds arrive each year through the Foundation School Program.
What it funds
- Security cameras. With cameras installed, other security equipment, incl. video surveillance.
- Silent panic alert devices, two-way radios and emergency communications.
- Threat reporting systems, mental health support, safety staff and training.
Who can apply
- Every Texas school district (virtual-only campuses excluded).
Cameras
Cameras are named in the statute. TEA may require approved vendors for some technology.
How VOLT fits
- If your cameras are in, "other security equipment" may cover camera software.
- Buying outside TEA's approved vendor directory means three bids first.
Sources: Texas Education Code § 48.160 · SB 260 (2025) bill analysis. Checked Oct 15, 2026.
RollingCameras: sometimesNY
Smart Schools Bond Act: High-Tech Security
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Amount
A $2B statewide bond, split into fixed district allocations.
None. Spend from your district's allocation.
Next deadline
No fixed deadline. Submit a plan while your allocation remains.
What it funds
- High-tech security, including video surveillance and emergency notification.
- NYSED must approve your Smart Schools Investment Plan before you bid or spend.
Who can apply
- New York school districts, with nonpublic schools included through their district.
Does not fund
- Facial recognition or "other similar self-learning analytic software" (NYSED is not approving it).
Cameras
Camera hardware can qualify. AI analytic software is not being approved today.
How VOLT fits
- Plain answer: do not plan to pay for VOLT from Smart Schools funds today.
- VOLT has no facial recognition, but NYSED also excludes similar self-learning analytics.
Sources: NYSED Smart Schools Bond Act · NYSED: About the Smart Schools Bond Act. Checked Oct 15, 2026.