Secure Up to $1M in STOP Program Grant Funding

STOP School Violence Program, Secure up to $1M (one million dollars) in STOP grants, eligible Lightspeed Solutions include Alert, Insight, and StopIt

Quick Snapshot: Key STOP Program Grant Info

  • Grant: STOP School Violence Program (BJA)
  • Eligible Applicants: School districts, private, and charter schools
  • Deadline: November 3, 2025
  • Funding Amount: Up to $1M over three years
  • Total Available Funding (FY25): $83 million
  • NOFO

Why The STOP Program Grant Matters

The Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program is one of the largest federal opportunities to strengthen K–12 safety. It’s designed to:

  • Prevent student violence against themselves or others.
  • Equip schools with tools for early detection and intervention.
  • Expand access to anonymous reporting systems and safety technology

Lightspeed Solutions Eligible for the STOP grant

Districts can apply STOP grant funding toward Lightspeed safety solutions, including:

  • Lightspeed StopIt™: An anonymous reporting system that allows students and staff to share concerns confidentially, supporting district threat assessment teams.
  • Lightspeed Alert™: Real-time monitoring of online activity that flags signs of self-harm, bullying, violence, and other risks before they escalate.
  • Lightspeed Insight™: In conjunction with safety tools, Lightspeed Insight can help districts ensure the sustainability of these critical safety programs

Lightspeed Grant Services

The STOP grant process is competitive and complex. That’s why Lightspeed offers grant services to help districts every step of the way—from understanding eligibility and aligning solutions to preparing a strong application strategy and managing post-award reporting.

Our team has supported dozens of successful STOP grant applications, and we tailor guidance to each district’s unique needs.

Next Steps for District Leaders

With a November 3 deadline and high demand, schools should move quickly:

Connect with Lightspeed’s grant services team for an initial conversation. Contact us at [email protected]

Bottom line: The STOP grant program is a chance to secure up to $1M in federal funding to invest in sustainable school safety solutions. Lightspeed is here to help districts navigate the process with confidence.

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