Federal Grant Award Summary

Sedalia School District 200 received a $386,059 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. The grant supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety improvements and security enhancements across the school jurisdiction. Allowable uses of funding include coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in violence prevention, installation of security technologies such as metal detectors and improved lighting systems, acquisition and installation of emergency notification systems for expedited communication with local law enforcement during emergencies, and other security measures determined to significantly improve school safety.

As the prime grantee, Sedalia School District 200 is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive school safety strategy developed in consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, teachers, parents, students, and school administrators. The district must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to demonstrate compliance with award requirements and progress toward implementing the approved safety improvements. Award monitoring may include site visits, office-based reviews, and periodic surveys conducted by the COPS Office to ensure proper use of funds and achievement of project objectives.