Unlock funding for your school: K-12 grant writing success strategies

This webcast provides an overview of the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), a federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s COPS Office aimed at improving safety in K–12 school districts. Speakers discuss current funding availability, matching requirements, implementation timelines, and eligible uses of funds such as video surveillance, access control systems, intercoms, lighting, and other security technologies. The session also explains how districts can strengthen their applications through collaboration with law enforcement, safety assessments, and alignment with federal school safety guidelines. Additionally, it outlines the full grant application process, including registration through SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and JustGrants, along with key compliance considerations, scoring criteria, and common pitfalls to avoid when preparing submissions.