BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)Awards typically range from $333,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the category.
K-12 schools Meeting these requirements does not guarantee eligibility — please review the full requirements before applying.
Last checked: October 16, 2026About this opportunity
The STOP School Violence Program is designed to improve K-12 school safety by providing students, teachers, and staff with the tools they need to recognize, respond to, and prevent acts of violence. Funding supports training for school personnel and students, the development of anonymous reporting systems, and the implementation of behavioral threat assessment teams. It also supports technology and equipment to enhance school security.
Who can apply?
- Schools
- Districts
- Nonprofits
- Education organizations
- National eligibility
What can funding be used for?
How to apply
Complete a two-step application process starting with Grants.gov for initial forms followed by a full proposal in JustGrants.
Go to the official applicationVerify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.
https://www.bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172709