Federal Grant Award Summary

Wilder School District #133 received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This award enables the school district to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security technologies to enhance safety at schools and school grounds in Wilder, Idaho. Eligible uses of funds include coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers on violence prevention, installation of security measures such as metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and deployment of emergency notification technology systems, and other security improvements approved by the COPS Office Director.

The award represents a three-year commitment to comprehensive school security enhancements tailored to the specific needs of Wilder Elementary School. As a rural school district that has previously participated in multiple federal grant programs, Wilder School District #133 is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports throughout the award period, with potential for a 12-month extension subject to COPS Office approval. The district must also demonstrate that security improvements were developed in consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, school personnel, parents, and students to ensure alignment with a comprehensive violence prevention strategy.