Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded Shonto Preparatory School District $351,496 under the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP, CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The award supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security improvements at schools and school grounds in Shonto, Arizona. Authorized uses of funds include coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in violence prevention, installation of physical security measures such as metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology systems, and other director-approved security enhancements.

As a federally recognized tribal government educational institution serving a predominantly Native American student population in a rural setting, Shonto Preparatory School District is positioned to leverage this three-year project grant to enhance school security infrastructure and protocols. The awardee is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to the COPS Office to document implementation progress and ensure compliance with program requirements.