FUNDING &
GRANTS
FOR SCHOOL
VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Multiple federal grant programs exist specifically to fund school violence prevention, mental health, and student support programs. The Diversion Center's curricula are fully aligned with Project AWARE, Title IV-A, STOP School Violence Act, and SAMHSA school mental health funding priorities.
FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS
These federal programs provide funding that can be used to purchase, license, and implement Diversion Center violence prevention curricula and training in your district.
Project AWARE
Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education
Up to $750,000 per district
SAMHSA's Project AWARE grants fund school-based mental health services, violence prevention training, and early intervention programs. Diversion Center curricula are fully aligned with Project AWARE priorities including behavioral threat assessment, student support, and school climate improvement.
Title IV-A
Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants
Formula-based allocation
Title IV-A funds can be used for safe and healthy students initiatives, including violence prevention curricula, threat assessment systems, and school climate programs. Diversion Center's Tier 1–3 intervention framework is directly aligned with Title IV-A allowable activities.
STOP School Violence Act
Bureau of Justice Assistance School Safety Grants
Up to $500,000 per grant
BJA's STOP School Violence Act grants fund threat assessment and intervention teams, training for school officials, and anonymous reporting systems. Diversion Center's Behavioral Threat Assessment System is specifically designed to meet these grant requirements.
SAMHSA School Mental Health
Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems
Up to $2M over 4 years
SAMHSA's Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems grants fund evidence-based mental health programs, including violence prevention, trauma-informed care, and student reentry support. All Diversion Center programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based.
HOW DIVERSION CENTER PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH FEDERAL PRIORITIES
Every Diversion Center curriculum and system is designed to meet federal school safety and mental health grant requirements — making it straightforward for districts to use existing funding.
HOW TO FUND YOUR PROGRAM
The Diversion Center team can help you identify the right funding sources and align our programs with your grant application requirements.
Identify Your Funding Source
We'll help you identify which federal, state, or local grant programs your district is eligible for based on your needs and student population.
Align Programs to Grant Requirements
We'll provide documentation, evidence base, and program descriptions aligned to your specific grant application requirements.
Implement with Support
Once funded, our team provides full implementation support including training, coaching, and ongoing technical assistance.
READY TO FUND YOUR PROGRAM?
Contact us to learn how to use existing federal funding to implement Diversion Center violence prevention programs in your district.