The SVPP grant is open. Here's what your school can fund.
A federal grant of up to $500,000 per district, over 36 months, for school safety. Get the plain-English guide to what it funds, who's eligible, and how to apply before the deadline.
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NOFO released
The FY26 SVPP Notice of Funding Opportunity is out. The Department of Justice announced the release on June 9, 2026, with up to $73M nationally and a $500K maximum per award. This is the document that sets every rule and date below.
Deadlines confirmed from the official FY26 SVPP Notice of Funding Opportunity. Always verify against the live NOFO before you submit.
Which security investments
the grant allows.
- 01
Expedited notification technology
SVPP Purpose Area 4 funds technology for the expedited notification of law enforcement during an emergency, including panic and emergency alert systems.
- 02
Panic and immediate alarm systems
Panic buttons and immediate alarm notification systems are named allowable equipment, covering classrooms and common spaces across a district.
- 03
Coordination with law enforcement
Purpose Area 1 funds coordination with local police, including the systems and training that connect schools to responders during an incident.
- 04
Communication hardware
Two-way radios, intercoms, and automated emergency alert software are eligible so on-site teams and off-site dispatch hear about an incident at the same moment.
- 05
Deterrent and access measures
Locks, lighting, cameras, and access control are allowable hardening measures that strengthen a campus perimeter and entries.
- 06
Eligible applicants and match
Districts apply as units of local government or school boards, or through a law enforcement partner. SVPP covers up to 75%, with a 25% local cash match — and waivers for demonstrated severe need.
The K-12 guide
to the SVPP grant.
A plain-English walkthrough for district security and safety leaders: what the FY26 SVPP cycle funds, who's eligible, the 25% match, and how to build a competitive application. Enter your email and we'll send it straight to your inbox.