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Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG) - Maryland is sponsored by Maryland State Department of Education. This state-specific grant program in Maryland aims to enhance school safety in local school systems. Allowable expenses include visitor management systems, security-related software, and training on identifying, responding to, and reporting threats or concerning behaviors.
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FY2027 Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG) | Maryland Center For School Safety FY2027 Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG) Welcome to the New MCSS Website! MCSS is excited to provide you with a new viewing experience. You will be able to access all of the old content in addition to new and expanded items.
Any webpage concerns can be directed to [email protected] . FY2027 SSFG Grant Application is currently open! The Safe Schools Fund grant (SSFG) is a non-competitive, State-funded grant program designed for local school systems in Maryland.
The primary purpose of the Safe Schools Fund grant is to provide funding for school safety and security-related matters as described under Md. Code Ann. , Educ.
Art. §7-1512. The grant funds will be applied toward the cost of school safety-related projects and services.
FY2027 Grant Application is currently open! Local Public School Systems FY2027 SSFG Grant Documents FY2027 SSFG Status Report Form FY2027 SSFG Application Form FY2027 SSFG Invoice Template FY2027 SSFG Itemized Budget Template - XLSX - 4. 34 MB FY2027 SSFG Final Project Report Form For questions contact or send an email to [email protected] .
For general Grant FAQ visit the main Grants Page . Frequently Asked Questions for the Safe Schools Fund Grant Can a local school system submit a project other than the safety-related projects that are listed in the NOFA? Yes, the School Safety Subcabinet reviews and approves all applications for the Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG)prior to issuance.
If the project is not eligible, the local school system will be notified once the Subcabinet’s review is complete. How often does the Subcabinet meet to review SSFG applications? The Subcabinet meets on a quarterly basis.
Eligible applications are reviewed accordingly, to correspond with their meeting times. The Subcabinet and MCSS reserve the right to request additional information as necessary. My organization is a local education agency.
How do I know how much I am eligible to apply for under the Safe Schools Fund Grant? Since these are not competitive grants, the allocation for each local education agency is determined by statute and provided in the NOFA for each Grant. Please refer to the “Allocation” section in the Safe Schools Fund Grant NOFA for the allocation amount per local education agency.
Refer to Appendix 1 in the SRO Adequate Coverage Grant NOFA for each jurisdiction’s allocation.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local school systems throughout Maryland are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 per award (total $600,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG) - Maryland are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG) - Maryland is funded by Maryland State Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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