Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded Calhoun County School District a $664,839 Project Grant under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. This three-year award funds evidence-based school security improvements and violence prevention initiatives designed to enhance safety at schools and on school grounds within the district's jurisdiction in Blountstown, Florida.

The funded products and services include coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in student violence prevention, installation of security technology infrastructure (including metal detectors, emergency notification systems, locks, and lighting enhancements), and implementation of comprehensive security measures tailored to individual school needs. All improvements must be developed through consultation with multidisciplinary stakeholders including mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to ensure alignment with a comprehensive school violence prevention approach. The district is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports throughout the award period to document implementation progress and compliance with program requirements.