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Board approves application for Department of Justice School Violence Prevention Program grant
Summary
Peoria Unified authorized district staff to apply for up to $500,000 from the DOJ COPS School Violence Prevention Program, with a required local match (approx. 25%). The board voted 5‑0 to pursue the grant; staff said any award would return to the board for acceptance.
Peoria Unified’s governing board on May 29 approved staff applying for the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant, which offers awards up to $500,000 with a 36‑month performance period and a required local cash match of at least 25 percent.
Director of Safety/Operations (presenter) explained the grant’s eligible uses include security hardening (locks, access control,…
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