School Safety Personnel and Programming Grant ( New School Safety Personnel Positions )

The School Safety Personnel and Programming Grant, offered by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, provides funding for school safety personnel and necessary equipment. It aims to enhance the safety of students and staff through effective training and programming. Eligible local governments can apply for grants to establish new safety positions, manage related expenses, and foster collaborations between law enforcement and schools. This initiative promotes proactive measures to prevent crime and violence in educational environments.

School Safety Personnel or Programming Grant Program- New School Safety Personnel Positions
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the FY 2027 School Safety Personnel (SSP) or Programming Grant Program. The goal of this funding is to promote the safety of students and school staff through the implementation of school safety personnel positions to prevent crime and violence. We are accepting applications for New and Continuation School Safety Personnel Positions.
The following positions will be considered for funding:
Division School Safety Director/ Coordinator/ Emergency ManagerDivision Threat Assessment Director/ CoordinatorBehavior Interventionist/ SpecialistLaw Enforcement Liaison OfficerSchool Ambassadors