K-12 Funding for Student Safety Through STOP School Violence Grants
October 9, 2025
The 2025 STOP School Violence Program, offered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), offers a pivotal funding opportunity for K-12 districts to strengthen student safety.
As student online risks grow, integrating real-time monitoring, content filtering, and classroom management tools is becoming essential.
By providing districts with critical financial support to invest in these types of technologies, the STOP Program enables K-12 schools to move beyond traditional security measures and toward a comprehensive safety framework.
The deadline to apply for this funding is approaching fast, with two key dates for interested districts to be aware of:
- Grants.gov deadline: October 27, 2025
- JustGrants deadline: November 3, 2025
Here’s what you need to know about how to access STOP funding for your district and which solutions are eligible for this program.
About the 2025 STOP School Violence Program
Administered by the BJA, the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program provides up to $1 million per district to support evidence-based initiatives that:
- Prevent school violence
- Improve school climate
- Create safer learning environments
This program offers an opportunity for K-12 districts to fund school safety technology and digital monitoring tools that enhance early intervention and student wellbeing.
The STOP Program recognizes that effective prevention combines human insight with technological support. By funding threat detection software and behavioral monitoring tools, it empowers schools to identify and support at-risk students earlier, to effectively address concerns before they escalate.
How Linewize solutions align with STOP funding
Linewize Monitor
Linewize Monitor delivers real-time alerts on student online activity that may signal self-harm, bullying, or violence. It enables behavioral threat assessment teams to intervene early, offering timely support and helping to prevent student safety crises before they occur.
Linewize Filter
Linewize’s content-aware, hybrid filter blocks access to harmful, violent, or distracting content, promoting safe and focused digital learning environments. It is a key component of comprehensive school safety strategies, helping districts meet prevention goals and maintain compliance.
Classwize
Classwize gives teachers real-time visibility and control over student device activity, supporting safe and effective classroom management. This transparency fosters digital accountability and reduces IT workload, creating a more connected approach to student safety.
Together, these tools form a holistic digital safety ecosystem that reflects the STOP School Violence Program’s mission: to prevent threats, promote wellbeing, and strengthen school communities.
How to apply for STOP School Violence funding
Applications for the 2025 STOP School Violence Program are open now. Districts may apply for up to $1 million in funding.
There are two important dates to adhere to:
- Submit your Application for Federal Assistance SF424 through Grants.gov by October 27, 2025
- Submit your full application through JustGrants (JusticeGrants.usdoj.gov) by November 3, 2025
Eligible applicants include:
- Independent school districts
- Private K-12 schools
- Private charter schools
- Public charter schools
- Local education agencies
- Nonprofit partners focused on violence prevention and school climate improvement
To craft a strong grant proposal, your district should:
- Conduct a needs assessment to identify safety gaps across the district.
- Show how technology complements mental health and staff training initiatives.
- Demonstrate sustainability beyond the three-year grant period.
- Prioritize privacy, ethics, and transparency in digital monitoring practices.
How to Create a Strong K-12 Grant Application
In this blog, we break down the process into manageable steps to help you craft a compelling K-12 grant application.
Linewize is here to support your student digital safety approach
Our expert team is here to help you identify how STOP funding can support your digital safety initiatives, align with federal priorities, and ensure compliance with student data protection standards.
Contact us today to learn how Linewize can support your district’s grant application or student safety plan.
Together, we can build safer, smarter, and more connected school communities.
Reach out to our expert team
Linewize is here to help every step of the way — from funding and proof of concept, to implementation and ongoing support.
Topics: Cyber Safety, Classroom management, EdTech, Web Filtering, Linewize Monitor, student safety, Funding, Grants