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Find similar grantsFY27 School Access for Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (Colorado) is sponsored by Colorado Department of Public Safety. This program aims to improve communications between Colorado schools and first responders.
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2. School Access for Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program 3.
FY2027 SAFER Request for Proposal ## **School Access for Emergency Response Grant Announcement** The Colorado Office of School Safety is happy to announce the availability of funds through The School Access for Emergency Response program (SAFER) enacted by SB23-241 provides funding for interoperable communication hardware, software, equipment maintenance and training to allow for seamless communications between existing school communications systems and first responder communications systems.
## **Application and Review Process** All eligible applications, EOP, MOUs , and Implementation plans received by the submission deadline Tuesday, May 11, 2026 by 5:00 PM MST, will be reviewed by the grant selection committee (GSC). Ensure that you thoroughly review the application guidebook prior to completing the application for instructions on completing and submitting your application!
## **Technical Assistance and Q&A** * Announcement and Application Handbook Available March 31, 2026 * Application Submission Deadline May 11, 2026 * Notification of Funding Recommendations June 12, 2026 * Requests for Reconsiderations June 19, 2026 ## **SAFER Grant Webinar and Technical Assistance:** We are hosting a series of SAFER FY27 Potential Applicant Webinars and FAQ sessions.
The webinars will give an intro to the OSS Grant Unit, review the SAFER Grant Program, review, the application, resources and commitments to the grant. Have specific question on your applications? Take advantage of our drop in Q&A sessions.
Utilize the Links to sign-up below. * Potential Applicant Webinar Session 2 April 15, 2025 10:30AM. Register here!
* Potential Applicant Q&A Drop-In Session: April 22, 2026, * Please utilize this link to schedule your session on April 22, 2026. ## **Supporting Documents** * FY27 Application Guidebook_ApplicationGuidebook. pdf) * SAFER Grant Program Application- Schools * SAFER Grant Program Application- BOCES and School Districts * SAFER Grant Program Application- Public Safety Communications System Owners
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Colorado schools, districts, BOCES, and public safety communications system owners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $4,850,000 (total program funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FY27 School Access for Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (Colorado) is funded by Colorado Department of Public Safety. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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