Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

The Menominee Indian School District received $289,818 in federal funding through the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Department of Justice (CFDA 16.071). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security enhancements at schools located in Keshena, Wisconsin, on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The district will utilize these funds to improve security infrastructure and reduce school violence through coordinated efforts with local law enforcement and implementation of comprehensive safety measures.

The project grant authorizes funding for multiple school safety initiatives, including coordination with local law enforcement agencies, specialized 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 security enhancements designed to provide significant improvements in school safety. As a recipient of this three-year award, the Menominee Indian School District is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports to demonstrate progress toward school safety objectives and maintain compliance with program requirements.