Project Grant 15JCOPS25GG01149SSIX

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office awarded Snowflake Unified School District #5 a $337,500 Project Grant under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The funding supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security enhancements designed to improve security at schools and on school grounds within the district's jurisdiction in Snowflake, Arizona.

The district will utilize grant funding to deploy security technologies and implement comprehensive safety measures, including the installation of metal detectors, emergency notification systems, and coordination with local law enforcement. Additionally, the award provides resources for officer training to prevent student violence and other security improvements as determined by the COPS Office Director. The three-year project period enables sustained implementation of these coordinated safety initiatives, with potential for a 12-month extension if warranted. Award recipients are required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to ensure compliance and accountability throughout the grant performance period.