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PCCD School Safety and Mental Health Grants is sponsored by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). This state-funded program provides grants to Pennsylvania school districts and other eligible school entities to enhance safety and security.
Allowable expenses include establishing or enhancing cybersecurity protections, such as penetration testing, cybersecurity training, law-enforcement collaboration, breach response planning, vendor-supported risk assessments, and implementing recommended security upgrades.
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PCCD School Safety and Mental Health Grants (Pennsylvania) PCCD School Safety & Mental Health Grants are designed to help school entities fund their most pressing safety needs. To support informed decisions around behavioral health and physical security, the SSSC brought together statewide experts to develop Baseline Criteria Standards.
These standards outline essential policies, programs, equipment, and training across three tiers—from Level 1 (foundational safety measures every school should have) to Level 3 (more advanced strategies). The SSSC's primary goal is to ensure all school entities meet at least the basic Level 1 safety standards for students and staff. </p><p><br></p><p>More information about Baseline Criteria can be found at https://www.
pccd. pa. gov/schoolsafety/Pages/Revised%20Baseline%20Criteria%20Standards.
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<br/>"A" Grants are specifically created to fund technology. IT makes up 80-100% (est.) of most awards.
<br/>"B" Grants can fund IT (like an "A" Grant) if the applicant chooses to use it for that purpose. They usually fund other initiatives as well. <br/>"C" ” Grants can include technology as part of a larger project.
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k12grants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Summary</span>Information that will help an interested grantseeker determine if this program may fund their project" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
k12grants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> PCCD School Safety & Mental Health Grants are designed to help school entities fund their most pressing safety needs.
To support informed decisions around behavioral health and physical security, the SSSC brought together statewide experts to develop Baseline Criteria Standards. These standards outline essential policies, programs, equipment, and training across three tiers—from Level 1 (foundational safety measures every school should have) to Level 3 (more advanced strategies).
The SSSC's primary goal is to ensure all school entities meet at least the basic Level 1 safety standards for students and staff. More information about Baseline Criteria can be found at https://www. pccd.
pa. gov/schoolsafety/Pages/Revised%20Baseline%20Criteria%20Standards. aspx.
Funding History</span>Insight into the past years’ funding for this grant, if available" class="TipThis" src="https://www. k12grants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> $100,000,000 was available in FY2024-2025. Allocations can be seen on page 17 here: https://www. pccd.
pa. gov/Funding/Documents/Funding%20Announcements/FY24-25%20School%20Safety%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Grants%20FINAL. pdf A total of $32,179,000 was made available in FY2023-2024.
Awards can be viewed here: https://www. pccd. pa.
gov/schoolsafety/Documents/School%20Safety%20Award%20Documents/School%20safety%20awards_1. pdf Up to $190,000,000 was available in FY2022. Funding allocations for FY2022 can be found on page 19 of the application guidance here: https://www.
pccd. pa. gov/schoolsafety/Documents/School%20Mental%20Health%20Safety%20and%20Security%20Funding%20Announcement%20FINAL.
pdf 2020 awards can be seen here: https://www. pccd. pa.
gov/AboutUs/Pages/Press%20Releases/School-Safety-and-Security-Committee-Approves-Over-$60-Million-in-School-Safety-Grants. aspx An interactive map of grant-awarded projects may be found at: https://www. pccd.
pa. gov/Funding/Pages/Grants-App. aspx Additional Info</span>Further insight into the opportunity such as application procedures, links to additional resources, ineligible applicants, and unallowable costs" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
k12grants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The committee may award grants to school entities for a wide range of safety, security, and mental health initiatives, including: Conducting approved safety and security assessments.
Implementing conflict resolution, restorative practices, and positive behavior support frameworks. Supporting school-based diversion programs and hiring qualified staff to run them. Establishing peer helper programs and delivering evidence-based curricula focused on violence prevention, mental health, dating violence, self-care, and suicide awareness.
Enhancing classroom management, student conduct policies, and districtwide assessments of behavioral risk factors. Developing and carrying out research-based violence prevention strategies addressing mental health needs, bullying, and other risk factors. Creating or updating comprehensive safety, emergency preparedness, and all-hazards plans, including drills with local responders.
Purchasing and implementing security technology (e.g., metal detectors, lighting, surveillance, emergency communications, AEDs, electronic locks, trauma kits) and training staff in their use. Establishing identification systems for students, staff, and visitors. Providing specialized training for staff and students, including SAP team training, early intervention skills, and referral processes.
Expanding school-based counseling services and funding mental health professionals or contracted providers. Improving student discipline management systems. Training staff in positive behavior supports, de-escalation, trauma-informed practices, and appropriate crisis response.
Funding training and compensation for school security personnel and certified mental health professionals. Administering evidence-based ACEs screenings and delivering trauma-informed counseling when needed. Implementing trauma-informed education approaches, such as: Increasing access to trauma support and behavioral health services.
Collaborating with behavioral health professionals and community organizations. Providing mental health first aid training and activities promoting student well-being. Offering trauma-informed curricula and services for students and families experiencing or at risk of trauma.
Supporting programs that reduce community violence through expanded trauma-informed services, coordinated interventions, mentoring, and school–community–law-enforcement collaboration. Implementing threat assessment requirements under Article XIII-E. Expanding school-based mental health telemedicine, including necessary equipment.
Providing technical assistance for insurance billing related to mental health services. Building or expanding statewide frameworks such as SAP, PBIS, and MTSS. Offering evidence-based training that helps staff and students identify signs of anxiety, depression, suicide risk, or self-harm.
Strengthening partnerships with nonprofits or libraries for out-of-school programming for at-risk youth. Coordinating mental health services across local and county agencies. Providing online mental health tools, peer support, and therapeutic applications for students.
Purchasing lockable cell phone bags in conjunction with a district-wide policy restricting phone use during the school day. Establishing or enhancing cybersecurity protections, including penetration testing, cybersecurity training, law-enforcement collaboration, breach response planning, vendor-supported risk assessments, and implementing recommended security upgrades.
Expenses that fall outside the scope of the grant may be deemed ineligible.
The SSSC and PCCD have previously identified the following items as not allowable: Retractable safety batons for classroom staff Framework for Understanding Poverty books or workbooks Tactical handcuffs or nylon restraints AR-15s, M1As, or similar long-gun weapons (unless part of the standard issued equipment for school police or school resource officers) Certain items are permitted only when purchased specifically for use by law enforcement personnel (school police officers or school resource officers): Body-worn cameras, with submission of the law enforcement agency's body-camera policy Tactical gear used for on-site active-shooter training (e.g., simunitions, protective gear); may also be allowable for security guards if the budget clearly documents that training will be conducted by law enforcement Contacts</span>Official contacts for this grant opportunity" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
k12grants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> PCCD School Safety and Security Grant Program Staff Name: PCCD School Safety and Security Grant Program Staff City/State/Zip: Harrisburg, URL: https://www.
pccd. pa. gov/schoolsafety/pages/default.
aspx <br />Due to the nature of grantwriting, some grants cost more than others. " border="0" /> Eligibility Details</span>Specific information on what entities can apply for and receive funds through this program" class="TipThis" src="https://www. k12grants.
info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Eligible applicants are limited to PA school districts, intermediate units, area career and technical schools, charter schools, regional charter schools, and cyber charter schools.
Deadline Details</span>Important time frames associated with the program such as submission schedules and deadlines for letters of intent to apply" class="TipThis" src="https://www. k12grants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Applications were due by January 28, 2026. A similar deadline is anticipated annually. Award Details</span>Further information about awards through this program, such as total program funding, maximum, minimum, average or range of award amounts, expected number of awards, and funding period" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
k12grants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> A total of $100 million is available for FY2025-2026.
Funding is non-competitive and formula-based, which stipulates school districts are to receive a $100,000 base amount, and an additional amount based on the 2023-2024 Adjusted Average Daily Membership (AADM). All other eligible school entities (i.e., intermediate units, area career and technical centers, charter schools, regional charter schools, and cyber charter schools) are to receive $70,000.
PCCD expects to fund 775 grants for this year's cycle. Project periods are for 24 months starting from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
A list of allocations may be found starting on page 18 of the guidance: https://www. pa. gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pccd/documents/funding/documents/funding-announcements/fy25-26%20school%20safety%20and%20mental%20health%20grants%20final.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: School districts, intermediate units, area career and technical centers, charter schools, regional charter schools, and cyber charter schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 base amount for school districts, plus additional amount based on Adjusted Average Daily Membership. $70,000 for other eligible school entities. Total of $100 million available for FY2025-2026. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for PCCD School Safety and Mental Health Grants are due June 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
PCCD School Safety and Mental Health Grants is funded by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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