Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded Bloomington School District 87 a $500,000 Project Grant under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This three-year award funds the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security technology improvements at schools within the Bloomington, Illinois jurisdiction.

Under this grant, the district will deploy school safety enhancements including metal detectors, emergency notification systems, and coordination with local law enforcement to prevent student violence. Eligible activities funded through this award encompass security technology installation, training for local law enforcement officers, placement of physical deterrents such as locks and improved lighting, acquisition of expedited emergency notification systems, and other security measures approved by the COPS Office Director. The recipient is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to demonstrate progress in achieving evidence-based school safety improvements.