Federal Project Grant Summary

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office awarded Kennett School District 39 a $500,000 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant (CFDA 16.071) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. This three-year award supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security enhancements at schools within the district's jurisdiction in Kennett, Missouri. The funding will be deployed to improve security through coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in violence prevention, installation of security technologies such as metal detectors and emergency notification systems, and implementation of other security measures designed to create safer educational environments.

As the prime recipient, Kennett School District 39 is responsible for planning and executing the school safety improvements in consultation with stakeholders including school personnel, parents, students, mental health professionals, and community partners. The district must demonstrate that funded improvements align with a comprehensive approach to violence prevention and address the individualized needs of each school served. Award recipients are required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to the COPS Office, and must comply with all monitoring and evaluation requirements established by the Department of Justice.