Grant Alert: STOP School Violence Program Opens for FY25 Applications

School safety remains one of the most pressing concerns for communities across the country. In recent years, incidents of school violence have underscored the urgent need for stronger infrastructure, proactive reporting systems, and technology-driven security solutions that help keep students, teachers, and staff safe.

The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has once again opened applications for the FY25 Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program—a grant designed to help schools and local governments take meaningful steps to prevent violence before it happens.

With $83 million in total program funding available nationwide, this opportunity can be a game-changer for schools and communities ready to strengthen their safety posture.

Key Grant Details

• Program Host Agency: U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance

• Program Name: BJA FY25 STOP School Violence Program

• Deadlines: October 27, 2025 – SF-424 due via Grants.gov, November 3, 2025 – Full application due via JustGrants

Funding:

• Category 1 applicants: Up to $2,000,000

• Category 2 applicants: Up to $1,000,000

• Match Requirement: None

• Period of Performance: 36 months (starting October 1, 2025)

Who Can Apply?

• Category 1: State governments and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education

• Category 2: Local governments (city, county, township, special districts), school districts, private/public K–12 schools (including charter), tribal governments, nonprofits, and private institutions of higher education

Allowable Technology Solutions

This year’s program emphasizes technology solutions to improve school safety. That includes:

• Anonymous Reporting Systems (ARS): Mobile apps, hotlines, or web-based platforms for reporting threats anonymously.

• School Safety Technology: Other technology solutions designed to detect, prevent, and respond to threats of violence.

Applicants are expected to show strong partnerships with local law enforcement, demonstrate data security and sharing protocols, and ensure solutions complement existing systems.

Why Metro Security Experts?

At Metro Security Experts, we specialize in security consulting, design, and technology integration—with over 50 years of combined expertise helping schools, municipalities, and organizations implement solutions that directly align with STOP grant objectives.

Here’s how we can support applicants:

• Grant Guidance: We help schools and eligible entities identify how their security needs fit STOP program requirements.

• Technology Solutions: From anonymous reporting systems to advanced monitoring and access control, we design solutions that meet the DOJ’s criteria.

• Law Enforcement Collaboration: Our long-standing relationships with public safety organizations ensure that proposed systems have the necessary support.

• Application Support: We partner with your team to strengthen applications by tying real-world needs to compliant, fundable solutions.

Next Steps

The deadlines for this opportunity are approaching quickly. If your school district, government agency, or organization is considering applying, now is the time to act.

Contact Metro Security Experts today to discuss your eligibility, explore the right technology solutions, and get expert guidance for a stronger STOP grant application. Together, we can help make schools safer—one step at a time.

Learn more about the grant here: BJA STOP School Violence Program Website

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