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JustGrants due Nov 6Cameras: 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 is closed. The JustGrants step is due Nov 6. Only applicants who filed the SF-424 in Grants.gov can complete it, by 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, special districts, tribes, independent school districts, public charter schools, private K-12 schools (apply as nonprofits), 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. The FY 2026 NOFO lists these as unallowable, even though colleges can apply.
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) · BJA STOP School Violence Program overview. Checked Oct 18, 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.
- School safety assessments (an allowable cost, and required for every school in the project if awarded).
Who can apply
- States, local governments, tribes and their public agencies.
- Includes school districts, public charter schools and school boards. Private schools cannot be the main applicant.
Cameras
The FY26 Resource Guide lists security cameras and systems, and software for up to 36 months, as allowable when tied to the project. COPS reviews each item.
How VOLT fits
- Existing IP cameras can connect over RTSP. A camera compatibility review confirms the specific setup.
- It flags someone who needs help or a visible weapon.
- A VOLT reviewer checks a moment by default before staff are notified.
- COPS decides what is allowable.
Sources: COPS FY26 SVPP NOFO (PDF) · COPS FY26 SVPP Application Resource Guide (PDF) · COPS FY26 SVPP fact sheet (PDF) · COPS Office grants and awards. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
ClosedCameras: 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.
Formula grant: districts get $100,000 plus an amount based on 2024-25 AADM; IUs, CTCs and charter schools get $70,000. The announcement sets no match requirement.
Next deadline
Closed Oct 30, 2026 in Egrants. Watch PCCD for the next round.
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 works with existing IP cameras.
Sources: PCCD Egrants open announcements · PCCD 2026-27 funding announcement (PDF) · PCCD Egrants funding announcement, sec. 2 (PDF) · PCCD Egrants funding announcement Q&A (PDF) · PCCD applicant webinar slides (PDF). Checked Oct 18, 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
- Virginia's allowable list includes AI software that pairs with security cameras. Service contracts and extended warranties aren't allowable, so confirm how your purchase is structured with VDOE.
- VOLT works with existing IP cameras. We can help you check.
Sources: VDOE Security Equipment Grants · VDOE 2026-27 Attachment B: List of Allowable Equipment · Va. Code § 22.1-280.2:2 · VDOE update, July 16, 2026. Checked Oct 18, 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 18, 2026.
Proposed billCameras: not availableOH
HB 106 "Alyssa's Law" pilot grants (proposed)
Ohio General Assembly (proposed, run by the Ohio Department of Public Safety)
Amount
Bill as introduced proposes $25M in FY 2026. Not law. FY 2026 has ended, so a program would need a new appropriation.
Not set.
Next deadline
No program yet. The bill is in committee.
What it funds
- As proposed: panic alert systems.
Who can apply
- As proposed: districts, community, STEM and chartered nonpublic schools.
Cameras
Not available: proposed bill, no funding yet.
How VOLT fits
- Nothing to apply for until the bill passes. We will update this page if it does.
- As introduced, a school must not already have a security system in place to qualify.
Sources: Ohio Legislature: HB 106 · HB 106 bill analysis. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
Formula, no applicationCameras: eligibleTX
School Safety Allotment
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Amount
$21.10 per student in average daily attendance plus $33,540 per eligible campus each year (TEA, 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 · TEA: School safety, 89th Legislature updates · SB 260 (2025) bill analysis. Checked Oct 18, 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
- NYSED "is not currently approving plans that include facial recognition technology or other similar self-learning analytic software."
Cameras
NYSED is not currently approving facial recognition or similar self-learning analytic software.
How VOLT fits
- Plain answer: do not plan to pay for VOLT from Smart Schools funds today.
- Plans with High-Tech Security spending must confirm no facial recognition or similar technology is included. Ask NYSED before you include VOLT.
Sources: NYSED Smart Schools Bond Act · NYSED: About the Smart Schools Bond Act. Checked Oct 18, 2026.