2026 School Resource Officer (SRO) Training Grant Application Form

The undersigned Chief Executive Official agrees, on behalf of the applicant agency, that:

1. Any grant awarded pursuant to this applicant shall be subject to and will be administered in conformity with (i)General Conditions applicable to the administration of Grants under the current Federal Acts; (ii)Conditions Applicable to the Fiscal Administration of Grants under the current Federal Acts; and (iii) Any Special Conditions contained in the grant award.
2. Any grant awarded pursuant to this application may (i) be terminated, (ii) be required to repay funds, or (iii) havefund payment discontinued by the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission where it finds a substantial failure to complywith the provisions of current Federal Acts, including regulations promulgated thereunder, or any Grant Conditionsreferred to in (1) above; but only after notice and hearing and pursuant to all procedures set forth in the FederalActs.
3. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the assurances and certifications included in this application form.

Signature Chief Executive Official of sponsoring organization, i.e., City - Council Member or Mayor; County - County Commissioner; Native American Tribe – Tribal Council Member; Non-Profit – Officer of the Board/Executive Director; School District – Officer of the Board/Superintendent.

This MUST be signed, or the application will be considered non-responsive.

All applicants must provide a one-page summary of the project and budget information. If a one-page summary, including budget, is not included as the first page, the application will be considered non-responsive. It will not be reviewed (applications with blank or partial summary pages may be disqualified).

Training Content, Delivery, and Community Impact: 50 Points

Applicants are encouraged to design training projects that meet the unique needs of their local schools and communities. Projects should enhance the ability of School Resource Officers to:

• Build trust and positive relationships with students;
• Apply trauma-informed and youth-centered approaches to strengthen early prevention of harmful behaviors;
• Support positive school culture and climate that promotes prevention and well-being;
• Improve collaboration between schools, law enforcement, and community partners to enhance coordinated prevention strategies;
• Reduce school-based referrals to the juvenile justice system through effective prevention and intervention practices.

Training may include, but is not limited to, topics such as adolescent brain development, de-escalation techniques, restorative approaches, prevention strategies, cultural responsiveness, and ethical decision-making.

All trainings must be conducted by certified instructors or recognized training providers, and applicants must identify the credentials or certifying body of each instructor in their proposal.

Training Content and Schedule:

• Provide a detailed description of the training curriculum, including learning objectives, topics covered, instructional methods, and schedule.
• Demonstrate alignment with evidence-based or promising practices.

Target Number of Participants and Agencies Served:

• Specify the number and type of participants (e.g., SROs, administrators, community partners) and identify the schools or communities that will benefit.
• Describe how the project addresses a defined local need.

Partnerships and Collaboration:

• Identify partnering agencies or organizations involved in the project.
• Describe each partner’s role, the level of collaboration, and how the training strengthens relationships between schools and law enforcement.

Local Needs and Problem Statement:

• Clearly describe the specific challenges or gaps your project will address.
• Include supporting data, community input, or school-based indicators to justify the need for this initiative.

Instructor Qualifications and Certification:

• Provide instructor names, credentials, and certifying organizations. Verify that all instructors are certified and qualified to deliver the proposed content.

Budget Information: 20 Points

Using the Budget Form provided here: SRO Training Grant Budget Form, provide a budget that will enable the project to operate efficiently and effectively from March 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026. All expenses MUST be reasonable. necessary, and allocable to the project

Specific Guidance on Conference / Training Expenses:

1. Consultant fees must be based on the current market value of the service in the geographic location of the activity.
2. Consultant fees cannot exceed a maximum of $650 per day or $81.25 per hour (i.e., speakers, trainers, third-party vendors, etc.)
3. Entertainment, such as movies, bar tabs, plays, sightseeing, etc., are not allowable.
4. Personal expenses such as hygiene items, laundry charges, magazines, car rentals, tips, etc., are not allowable.
5. Meeting room / audio-visual costs cannot exceed $25 per attendee or $20,000; Logistical Planner costs cannot exceed $50 per attendee or $8,750; and Programmatic Planners costs cannot exceed $200 per attendee or $35,000.

Performance Measurement: 30 Points

Indicators:

• Clearly identify measurable indicators that align with the project’s goals. Indicators may include the number of officers trained, improvements in participant knowledge or confidence, and reported improvements in school relationships or climate.

Data Collection and Evaluation Tools: 10 Points

• Describe the methods or tools that will be used to gather and analyze data. Examples include attendance records, participant evaluations, post-training surveys, or interviews. Explain how these tools will measure the project’s impact and effectiveness.

Reporting and Use of Results: 10 Points

• Outline how performance data will be compiled and reported to IDJC at the end of the performance period.
• Describe how results will be used to inform future efforts or sustain project impact beyond the grant term.