FEDERAL SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS
Federal Funding Is Available for School Safety.
XSponse technology aligns with DOJ COPS SVPP and other federal school safety grant programs — supporting rapid emergency notification, law enforcement coordination, and campus-wide response management.
COPS SVPP Funding Snapshot — FY2025
The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is a competitive federal grant initiative supporting evidence-based school safety improvements nationwide.
$74.8M
Awarded in FY2025
211
Grants Issued Nationwide
44,045
Schools Impacted
2.05M
Students Supported
76%
Rural Awards
$74.8M
Awarded in FY2025
211
Grants Issued Nationwide
44,045
Schools Impacted
2.05M
Students Supported
76%
Rural Awards
Source: FY2025 COPS Office SVPP Post-Award Fact Sheet
What is the COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)?
The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office. The program provides funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds through coordinated safety planning and technology deployment.
SVPP supports initiatives including:
- Coordination with local law enforcement
- Training to prevent school violence
- Security deterrent measures such as locks, lighting, and metal detectors
- Acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency
Eligible Applicants include:
- States
- Units of local government
- Tribal governments
- Public agencies
- School districts partnering with law enforcement
How XSponse Aligns With SVPP Funding Categories
XSponse emergency communication solutions align with funding provisions related to rapid notification, integrated infrastructure, and coordinated law enforcement response. Funding decisions are made solely by the granting agency, and XSponse does not guarantee approval.
Expedited Law Enforcement Notification
Real-time wearable activation devices and mobile panic alerts designed to accelerate emergency communication with administrators and law enforcement.
Integrated Infrastructure Support
Seamless integration with SIP phones, access control systems, strobes, and video management platforms.
Coordinated Incident Management
Centralized incident command through X-Guardian for structured, campus-wide emergency orchestration.
District-Wide Scalability
Designed to support single campuses or multi-school districts with unified response workflows.
Our Grant Support Program
Applying for federal school safety funding requires clear documentation and strategic positioning. XSponse works alongside districts and partners to support structured grant preparation.
We assist with:
- Technical system documentation
- Scope language guidance
- Budget planning assistance
- Alignment narratives referencing SVPP provisions
- Collaboration with grant writers
- Law enforcement coordination guidance
XSponse does not guarantee funding approval.
Policy-Level Expertise
A member of the XSponse leadership team played an instrumental role in the passage of the 2018 STOP School Violence Act — the federal legislation authorizing COPS SVPP funding.
This policy-level perspective informs how XSponse supports districts pursuing grant-aligned safety initiatives nationwide.
XSponse is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Additional School Safety Funding Opportunities
STOP School Violence Act Programs
Federal programs supporting coordinated school safety efforts.
State School Hardening Grants
State-administered campus security funding.
Rural Microgrants
Smaller funding pools for rural jurisdictions.
Homeland Security Programs
Emergency preparedness and public safety technology initiatives.
