External Grant Opportunities | The Office of School Safety

U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grant

The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grant provides funding to enhance security at schools and on school grounds. This is achieved through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology.

Key Dates:

Grants.gov SF-424 Deadline: June 18, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET
JustGrants Application Deadline: June 26, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET

For more information and detailed guidelines, please visit the SVPP webpage.

Colorado Department of Education School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant

The School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant focuses on supporting the recruitment, re-specialization, and retention of vital school mental health professionals, including school psychologists, school counselors, and school social workers.

Application Window:

May 28, 2025 - June 25, 2025

For comprehensive information and guidelines, please refer to the SBMH webpage.