Federal Grant Award Summary

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office awarded Maryetta School District 22 in Stilwell, Oklahoma a $265,036 Project Grant under the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP, CFDA 16.071) effective October 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2028. The award funds evidence-based school security improvements and safety programs designed to enhance protection at schools and school grounds within the district's jurisdiction. Eligible uses of funding include coordination with local law enforcement, specialized violence prevention training for law enforcement officers, installation of physical security measures such as metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology systems, and other security enhancements determined to provide significant improvements in school safety.

As a rural school district serving approximately 551 K-8th grade students with a predominantly Native American enrollment (82%) and high rates of economic disadvantage (78% qualifying for free or reduced lunch), Maryetta School District 22 is representative of the SVPP's focus on supporting low-resourced jurisdictions. The district is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports throughout the award period to demonstrate compliance and progress toward school safety objectives. The award amount reflects the program's typical range for FY25 recipients, with the district expected to implement coordinated, evidence-based approaches to school safety in consultation with multidisciplinary stakeholders including law enforcement, educators, mental health professionals, parents, and students.