COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
Funds to implement evidence-based school safety programs and technology
Program Goals
The FY26 Community Oriented Policing Services School Violence Prevention Program (COPS SVPP) provides an anticipated total of $73,000,000 (up to $500,000 per award) for security improvements at K-12 schools and on school grounds. The Grants.gov application deadline is August 4, 2026, and the JustGrants application deadline is August 11, 2026. Allowable expenses include:
- Training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence against others and self,
- Technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency,
- Any other measure that the COPS Office determines may provide a significant improvement in security.
Who Is Eligible?
The following entities are eligible to apply under this program:
States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies, including:
- School districts, including public charter schools and school districts with a single school
- School boards;
- And law enforcement agencies
As well as educational organizations, independent school districts, and more.
The following entities are ineligible to apply as primary applicants:
- Individual schools not operating as school districts
- Independent schools and private schools, including private charter schools
Equipment and Technology
All equipment and technology items must be clearly linked to the enhancement or implementation of the SVPP project. Examples of such items may include the following:
- Communication technology
- Visitor management systems
- Entry control equipment
- Maps of schools/bus routes—GIS software
- Panic and immediate alarm notification systems
- Emergency alerts—Automated text messages or email
- Identification technology—ID scanning devices (and accompanying equipment)
- Security cameras and/or systems (and accompanying equipment)
Purchasing Raptor with SVPP Funding
Raptor provides SaaS and mobile technology as well as comprehensive training and consultation solutions across the entire school safety lifecycle, ranging from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor’s globally integrated portfolio is organized around four core pillars: Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing, and Safety Training & Compliance, which together support schools in creating safer, more prepared learning environments.
Raptor solutions directly relate to the SVPP goals and allowable expenses, helping schools strengthen prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities.
StudentSafe™ BTA and Early Intervention Software
Empower staff to help students earlier.
VisitorSafe™ Visitor
Management System
Screen and track everyone who enters your schools.
Emergency
Management System
Prepare for, respond to, and recover from any emergency.
Compliance
and Training
Professional services for sustainable school safety initiatives.
VolunteerSafe™ Volunteer
Management
For a streamlined process from application to reporting.
DismissalSafe™Dismissal Management
Enhance security and simplify student dismissal.
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Related Resources
Funding Your School Safety Systems Through the SVPP
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Avoid 5 Common COPS SVPP Grant Mistakes
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