Federal Grant Award Summary

Stewart County School District received a $276,488 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security enhancements at schools and school grounds within the district's jurisdiction in Dover, Tennessee.

The funded activities include coordination with local law enforcement agencies, training for law enforcement officers in student violence prevention, installation of security technologies such as metal detectors and expedited emergency notification systems, and implementation of physical security measures including locks and improved lighting. The district is required to conduct these improvements in consultation with a multidisciplinary team including mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to ensure the security enhancements address the specific needs of individual schools and support a comprehensive approach to violence prevention. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports throughout the award period, with extensions available on a case-by-case basis.