The COPS Safe Schools Initiative Program received $2,560,000 for agencies designated as specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L.111-117). COPS Safe Schools Initiative grants provide funding to state and local agencies to assist in delinquency prevention, community planning and development, school safety resources, and technology development. This funding will allow recipients the opportunity to establish and enhance a variety of school and community safety equipment and/or programs to encourage the continuation and enhancement of child welfare efforts within their communities. The COPS Office is optimistic that this grant program will help place agencies at the forefront of innovative community and school safety developments.

Please Note: Only agencies specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010 (P.L. 111-117) are invited to submit an application under the COPS Safe Schools Initiative.

All applications for the COPS Safe Schools Initiative must be submitted online is August 9, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

• Click here for the COPS Safe Schools Initiative Application Guide
• Click here to apply