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SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS & FUNDING

Federal and State Grants Fund School Safety Technology. Is Your District Using Them?

ESSER's $190 billion expired in 2024, but over $1.4 billion in active federal programs fund visitor management, panic buttons, door monitoring, and gunshot detection for K-12 schools. Many states add their own programs on top. Find your state below.

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FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS

Three Federal Programs That Fund School Safety Technology

These programs provide dedicated funding for K-12 security equipment, training, and infrastructure. Each has different eligibility criteria and application cycles.

SVPP — $73M/YEAR

School Violence Prevention Program

The most directly relevant federal grant for K-12 security equipment. SVPP provides $73 million annually for security cameras, access control, panic buttons, and emergency notification systems. Awards up to $500,000 per district. Microgrants up to $100,000 are available for rural and low-resourced schools with no local match required.

Administered by: DOJ COPS Office
STOP — $83M/YEAR

STOP School Violence Program

Funds prevention-focused school safety: threat assessment teams, anonymous reporting systems, mental health crisis training, and behavioral intervention programs. Awards range from $500,000 to $1 million. Districts can apply to both SVPP (for hardware) and STOP (for training) for complementary coverage.

Administered by: Bureau of Justice Assistance
TITLE IV-A — $1.38B

Title IV-A Student Support

Formula-based funding allocated through state education agencies to all K-12 districts. The "Safe and Healthy Conditions" priority area covers school safety technology, security equipment, and mental health services. Not competitive — your district receives an allocation based on Title I enrollment. Contact your state education agency.

Administered by: U.S. Department of Education

Grant programs, amounts, and eligibility requirements change annually. Information on this page is for general guidance. Confirm current availability and requirements with the administering agency. Private and faith-based K-12 schools may also qualify for FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) — up to $200,000 per site.

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State-by-State School Safety Grant Programs

Many states operate their own school safety grant programs in addition to federal funding. Texas alone has committed over $400 million. Select your state to see what's available.

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HOW IT WORKS

From Grant Application to Deployed Platform

Positive Proof supports districts from eligibility check through full platform deployment. Here is how the process works.

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm which federal and state programs your district qualifies for. Eligibility depends on district size, location, need designation, and whether your school is public, private, or faith-based. Positive Proof can help identify the best-fit programs during your demo.

2

Prepare Your Application

Positive Proof provides technical specifications, product documentation, pricing quotes, and implementation timelines required for grant applications. A security audit documenting current gaps strengthens your application.

3

Receive Funding

Once approved, grant funds are disbursed to the district. Federal grants typically take 4 to 8 months from application to funding. Some state programs have faster timelines.

4

Deploy Your Platform

The Positive Proof implementation team deploys and configures visitor management, panic buttons, door monitoring, or gunshot detection using grant funding. Full onboarding and training included.

Let Us Help Your District Find the Right Funding

During your demo, Positive Proof walks through grant eligibility for your specific district and state — and provides the documentation you need to apply.

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Common Questions About School Safety Grants

Answers to the questions districts ask most about grant eligibility, application timelines, and what Positive Proof covers.

Three primary federal programs fund K-12 safety technology. The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) provides $73 million annually for security equipment including panic buttons and access control. The STOP School Violence Act funds training and threat assessment. Title IV-A Student Support grants include school safety technology under their broad allocation to states.
No. Most federal programs are available to all public K-12 districts regardless of size. SVPP and STOP prioritize high-need districts but do not exclude smaller ones. Title IV-A allocates formula-based funding through state education agencies to districts of all sizes. Some state programs have specific size thresholds.
Some programs cover 100% of eligible costs. Others require a local match of 25% to 50% depending on the program and designation. SVPP typically requires no local match. State programs vary. Positive Proof can help identify which programs offer the best coverage for your situation.
Federal grants typically have annual application cycles with 60 to 90 day review periods. State programs vary from rolling applications to fixed annual deadlines. From application to funding disbursement, most districts should plan for 4 to 8 months. Positive Proof provides technical documentation to support your application.
Yes. Positive Proof provides technical specifications, product documentation, pricing quotes, and implementation timelines required for grant applications. We have supported districts through SVPP, STOP, NSGP, and multiple state grant programs. During your demo, we walk through grant eligibility for your specific district and state.
Yes. Many programs fund upgrades, expansions, and additions to existing systems. Adding panic buttons to an existing visitor management deployment or adding door monitoring to a campus with security cameras are common funded scenarios. Grant applications that document specific gaps in current coverage are often stronger than first-time requests.

DON'T LET BUDGET STOP YOU

The Funding Exists. Let Us Help Your District Access It.

Positive Proof has helped districts navigate the grant process from eligibility check through deployed platform — visitor management, panic buttons, door monitoring, and gunshot detection.

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