Federal Grant Award Summary

Billings School District 2 received a $487,905 Project Grant from the 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 funds the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security technologies designed to improve security at schools and on school grounds within the district's jurisdiction. Eligible uses of funding include coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers on violence prevention, installation of security technologies such as metal detectors and emergency notification systems, and other security enhancement measures approved by the COPS Office Director.

The award represents a continuation of the district's demonstrated capacity to successfully manage federal school safety initiatives, building on its prior $999,992 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for the "Culture of Care" initiative. As part of the three-year grant period, Billings Public Schools is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and must demonstrate that all improvements are developed in consultation with diverse stakeholders including law enforcement, mental health professionals, school personnel, parents, and students to ensure a comprehensive approach to violence prevention tailored to individual school needs.