School Safety Personnel and Programming Grant

Grant Program Information:School Safety Personnel and Programming Grant
Source of Funds:

State General Funds under the SRO Fund

Amount Available:To be determined.

Purpose of Funds:
 

To offer relevant school safety personnel within the relevant school division or law-enforcement agency and expenses related to the equipment necessary for relevant school safety personnel and the enhancement of the school-law enforcement partnership through training and programming.
Program Goals:
 
The goal of this funding opportunity is to promote the safety of students and school staff through the use and implementation of positions and programming to prevent crime and violence.
Eligibility Requirements:
 
Units of local government are eligible to apply for and receive these funds but School Resource Officer and School Security Officer grants will be given priority.

Match Requirements:

 

Resources:

Local match will be based on the Composite Index of Local Ability to Pay as determined by the Virginia Department of Education.

 

Composite Index Ability-to-Pay

Contact Information:













 

Grant Coordinator(s)
Michelle Miles
SRO/SSO Grant Monitor
(804) 225-1846
 
Grant Monitor(s)
Elizabeth Polak
Criminal Justice Grants Program Specialist
(804) 659-6487
 
DCJS Grants Administration
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
E-mail
Phone: 804.786.4000
Fax: 804.786.7231