Eligible Applicants:
Local law enforcement agencies

 

Deadline:
Two deadlines
Priority consideration will be June 21, 2010.
A second and final deadline will be July 2, 2010.

 

Purpose:
The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Secure Our Schools (SOS) program encourages partnerships between law enforcement agencies and school districts to improve school security and safety. These grants cover the cost of school safety measures, such as metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other crime prevention tools.  For FY 2010, the program is placing a greater focus on school safety assessments. All applicants must have conducted a school safety assessment within the last three years for the schools or request funding through the grant application to conduct a school safety assessment for those identified schools. These assessments should be used as strategic evaluation tools to identify school safety problems. SOS applicants will be able to request budget items that are specifically linked to the school safety problems.

 

Total Funds:
Approximately $16 million 

 

Grade Level:
Kindergarten through Grade 12
Institutions of Higher Education

 

Application:
Online application available through the COPS Office Secure Our Schools (SOS) website or www.cops.usdoj.gov.

 

For a Grant-writing Help Guide:
Contact an Ingersoll Rand Regional Director