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Learn More About SVPP Funding Funding Available for School Safety, Law Enforcement, and Crisis Response Initiatives Federal funding isn’t just for massive agencies with teams of grant writers—it’s available to support real safety initiatives happening in schools, communities, and local law enforcement agencies like yours. Right now, three major programs are open with deadlines approaching fast—and there’s over $243 million available in total.

Whether you need to hire officers, upgrade safety tech, or train your team in de-escalation and crisis response, this summer is your window of opportunity.
School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grants.gov: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
JustGrants: Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
Up to $500,000 per award
No local match required
Amount awarded depends on agency size
De-escalation tactics and crisis response
Safe engagement with individuals in behavioral or mental health crisis
Crisis intervention team participation
Referrals to community-based support systems
Training for safe interaction with individuals with disabilities
3 Federal Grants You Shouldn’t Ignore This Summer Deadline: 3 Federal Grants You Shouldn’t Ignore This Summer Who Can Apply: Safer Outcomes:
De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training
Deadline: Funding Details: What It Funds: Local, State, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies Funding Available for School Safety, Law Enforcement, and Crisis Response Initiatives Federal funding isn’t just for massive agencies with teams of grant writers—it’s available to support real safety initiatives happening in schools, communities, and local law enforcement agencies like yours. Right now, three major programs are open with deadlines approaching fast—and there’s over $243 million available in total.

Whether you need to hire officers, upgrade safety tech, or train your team in de-escalation and crisis response, this summer is your window of opportunity.
School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Deadline: Empower your team with professionally crafted lessons to succeed in school safety Learn More About Safer Outcomes Funding Grants.gov: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
JustGrants: Thursday, June 26, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
Funding Details: Up to $500,000 per award
Covers up to 75% of project costs
Requires a 25% local match
What It Funds: School coordination with law enforcement
Technology for emergency notification
Behavioral threat assessments
Training for staff and students in violence prevention
Training for mental health crisis response
And Much More

Who Can Apply: Local and State Law Enforcement
School Districts and Local Governments
Federally Recognized Tribes
Public Agencies
Learn More About SVPP Funding COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Deadline: Related Safety Solutions: Develop your emergency operations plan in one central location to help your school plan for emergencies and perform critical tasks Related Safety Solutions: Grants.gov: June 25, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
JustGrants: July 01, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
Funding Details: Rapid emergency notification response tool that allows you to quickly identify and respond to any situation Empower your team with professionally crafted lessons to succeed in school safety Up to $125,000 per officer
Supports 75% of entry-level officer salary and benefits for 3 years
25% local match required (unless waived)
Option to request admin costs (up to 2%)

Deadline: Identify students in crisis and collaborate with your behavioral threat assessment team to give them the care they need Grants.gov: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
JustGrants: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
Funding Details: Up to $125,000 per officer
Supports 75% of entry-level officer salary and benefits for 3 years
25% local match required (unless waived)
Option to request admin costs (up to 2%)

Grants.gov: June 18, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
JustGrants: June 26, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
Funding Details: Up to $500,000 per award
Covers up to 75% of project costs
Requires a 25% local match
What It Funds: School coordination with law enforcement
Technology for emergency notification
Behavioral threat assessments
Training for staff and students in violence prevention
Training for mental health crisis response
And Much More

Who Can Apply: Local and State Law Enforcement
School Districts and Local Governments
Federally Recognized Tribes
Public Agencies
REQUEST APPLICATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST APPLICATION ASSISTANCE What It Funds: Hiring officers focused on community policing and school safety
Expanding law enforcement presence and capacity
Who Can Apply: Local and State Law Enforcement
School Districts and Local Governments
Federally Recognized Tribes
Public Agencies
REQUEST APPLICATION ASSISTANCE COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Learn More About CHP Funding What It Funds: How We Can Help Applying for a federal grant doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you need help: understanding eligibility, mapping your project to the grant language, or choosing fundable safety solutions, we’re here to make the process easier—and increase your chances of success.
GET HELP APPLYING TODAY Hiring officers focused on community policing and school safety
Expanding law enforcement presence and capacity
Who Can Apply: Local and State Law Enforcement
School Districts and Local Governments
Federally Recognized Tribes
Public Agencies
Learn More About CHP Funding Safer Outcomes:
De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training
Deadline: Grants.gov: June 24, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
JustGrants: June 30, 2025 @ 4:59 PM ET
Funding Details: Up to $500,000 per award
No local match required
Amount awarded depends on agency size
What It Funds: De-escalation tactics and crisis response
Safe engagement with individuals in behavioral or mental health crisis
Crisis intervention team participation
Referrals to community-based support systems
Training for safe interaction with individuals with disabilities
Who Can Apply: Local, State, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies Learn More About Safer Outcomes Funding How We Can Help Applying for a federal grant doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you need help: understanding eligibility, mapping your project to the grant language, or choosing fundable safety solutions, we’re here to make the process easier—and increase your chances of success.