Federal Grant Award Summary

Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) received a $355,112 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. This three-year award funds evidence-based school safety improvements at schools and on school grounds within the Big Sandy, Texas jurisdiction.

The funding supports implementation of comprehensive school safety initiatives including coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in student violence prevention, installation of security equipment such as metal detectors and enhanced lighting, and acquisition of emergency notification technology systems. These products and services are designed to enhance overall school security and enable rapid emergency response capabilities. Big Sandy ISD is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports throughout the award period, and must participate in monitoring activities conducted by the COPS Office and the Office of the Inspector General to ensure compliance with program requirements and effective utilization of federal funds.