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BJA STOP School Violence grant (FY 2026)

  • Training, threat assessment and reporting tools.
  • Not cameras or other target-hardening equipment.
  • FY26 closed; prepare for the next round.
BJA STOPClosed, prepare for the next roundNov 6, 2026

Checked against the official notice on October 18, 2026. Awards are competitive. Funding is not assured. Confirm dates before you apply.

Closed, prepare for the next roundCameras: 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

FY26 closed Nov 6, 2026. Prepare for the next round.

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.

Also see COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP): 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.

Ask us for help with your application

  • Tell us your state and the program (BJA STOP).
  • We help with the technology section and budget.
  • We tell you plainly if VOLT is not a fit for that program.
  • Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute readiness assessment.

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Questions

Can STOP School Violence grants pay for security cameras?

No. The FY26 NOFO lists target-hardening equipment as out of scope and points those requests to COPS SVPP.

What can STOP pay for?

Violence-prevention training, threat assessment and intervention teams, anonymous reporting tools, and mental health crisis training for staff.

What are the FY26 STOP deadlines?

The SF-424 in Grants.gov by Oct 30, 2026, 11:59 pm ET, then the full application in JustGrants by Nov 6, 2026, 8:59 pm ET.

How much can I apply for?

Category 1 up to $2M. Category 2 up to $1M. About $111.1M is available in total. No match is required. Awards are competitive.

Can I apply to STOP and SVPP at the same time?

Yes, but each application must propose distinct projects and costs. You cannot submit the same application to both.

State programs

PennsylvaniaFormula grants through PCCD, plus federal programs.VirginiaA yearly competitive equipment grant through VDOE, plus federal programs.OhioA rolling BWC grant that names security cameras, plus a pending bill.TexasA yearly per-student and per-campus safety allotment, plus federal programs.New YorkSmart Schools Bond Act allocations, with limits on analytics.

Compare every program in the Grant Finder.

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