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STOP School Violence Program Grant Funding for School Safety Initiatives

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance supports school safety through the STOP School Violence Program. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - School violence prevention training for law enforcement, school personnel, and students - Development and operation of anonymous reporting technology solutions (e.g., mobile apps, hotlines, websites) - Creation and deployment of school threat assessment and intervention teams - Specialized training for school officials in responding to mental health crises - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on services and programmatic activities rather than specific products - Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and local government units - No part numbers, quantities, or specific product requirements listed - The solicitation is for grant funding to support initiatives that prevent and reduce school violence.

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for FY26 supports programs aimed at preventing and reducing school violence. It includes training for students, teachers, and law enforcement, development of school threat assessment and intervention teams, and implementation of technology solutions like anonymous reporting tools. The program focuses on improving school safety by equipping students and teachers to recognize and prevent acts of violence. Activities outside the allowable uses described in the STOP School Violence Act of 2018 will not be funded.

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