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SRO/SSO Incentive Grant Program

Grant Program Information: School Resource Officer (SRO)/School Security Officer (SSO) Incentive Grant Program
Source of Funds: State General Funds
Amount Available: To be determined.
Purpose of Funds: Grants to localities for School Resource Officer and School Security Officer positions.
Program Goals: Provide funding to localities to place either a School Resource Officer or School Security Officer in elementary and secondary schools where none currently exist.
Eligibility Requirements: Continuation applications are being accepted for grantees whose four-year grant cycle has not ended.

Match Requirements:


Resources:

Local match will be based on the Composite Index of Local Ability to Pay as determined by the Virginia Department of Education.

SRO/SSO Incentive Grant Program-Grant Management PowerPoint Presentation

Virginia School-Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) Guide

Virginia School-Law Enforcement Partnership Model Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

School Resource Officer (SRO) and School Administrator Basic Course

School Security Officer (SSO) Virginia Administrative Code

School Security Officer (SSO) Initial Certification Training

2024-2026 Composite Index Ability-to-Pay

Forms:


Contact Information:
 

Grant Coordinator(s)

Tracy Matthews
Law Enforcement Grants & Programs Manager
(804) 371-0635

 
Grant Monitor(s)

Jordy Nolan
Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist
(804) 845-1156
Elizabeth Polak
Criminal Justice Grants Program Specialist
(804) 659-6487

 
DCJS Grants Administration
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
E-mail
Phone: 804.786.4000
Fax: 804.786.7231