THE 2025 COPS SCHOOL VIOLENCE PROTECTION PROGRAM (SVPP) GRANT IS NOW OPEN
SECURE FUNDING FOR K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Registration for the
2025 COPS School Violence Protection Program (SVPP) Grant is now open and is offering up to $500,000 in funding per K-12 school district for communication and security infrastructure upgrades.
Applications must be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline. Step one is submitting an SF-424 to
Grants.gov, with an application deadline of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 3:59 pm CT. Step two is submitting the full application, including attachments, to
JustGrants. The deadline is Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 3:59 pm CT.
While this federal funding is crucial for improving school safety, many districts struggle with the complex application process and lack the specialized grant writing expertise needed to secure these funds. ECC has partnered with EMD, a consulting firm specializing in grant acquisition and management. They bring over 15 years of expertise in assisting schools through the grant application process. EMD's team simplifies each step, helping to ensure schools secure funding to equip their facilities with state-of-the-art security solutions.ECC has partnered with EMD, a consulting firm with over 15 years of experience in grant acquisition and management. Their team specializes in guiding schools through the application process, making securing funding for essential security upgrades easier. By streamlining each step, EMD helps schools successfully obtain the resources needed to enhance safety and implement advanced security solutions.
For all information related to the grant, you can visit the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) webpage here.