BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program
Improves school security and provides training to students and teachers to prevent school violence.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
- Status
- Active
- Next deadline
- November 6, 2026
- Amount
- Awards typically range from $333,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the category.
- Who can apply
- Schools, Districts, Nonprofits, Education organizations
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- School safety, Mental health, Technology
- Official page
- https://www.bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172709
- Apply
- https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356498
- Last verified
- October 16, 2026
About this funding
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.
How to apply
Complete a two-step application process starting with Grants.gov for initial forms followed by a full proposal in JustGrants.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program?
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits, Education organizations
How much funding does BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program offer?
Awards typically range from $333,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the category.
When is the BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program deadline?
November 6, 2026
How do I apply for BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program?
Complete a two-step application process starting with Grants.gov for initial forms followed by a full proposal in JustGrants.