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School Hardening Grant Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Education. This program allocates funds to school districts and charter schools in Florida to improve the physical security of school buildings based on a security risk assessment. Eligible items must be physically attached to school property and associated with improving physical safety and security.
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School Hardening Grant Program | Weapon Detection Grant School Hardening Grant Program School Hardening Grant Program School districts in Florida Fixed capital outlay expenditures physically attached to school property Physical safety and security improvements Must be identified in security risk assessment (FSSAT) Must be in School Hardening Needs Report Not for code compliance deficiencies Must augment existing security features School districts in Florida Fixed capital outlay expenditures physically attached to school property Physical safety and security improvements Must be identified in security risk assessment (FSSAT) Must be in School Hardening Needs Report Not for code compliance deficiencies Must augment existing security features School Hardening Grant Program Last Updated January 22nd, 2026 School Hardening Grant Program Grant The School Hardening Grant Program, administered by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Florida.
This program provides a valuable pathway for eligible applicants to secure funding for protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology upgrades.
Eligible uses of School Hardening Grant Program funding include fixed capital outlay expenditures physically attached to school property, physical safety and security improvements, must be identified in security risk assessment (fssat), must be in school hardening needs report, not for code compliance deficiencies, and must augment existing security features.
Eligible applicants for the School Hardening Grant Program include school districts in florida. Application details: grant application form – doe 100a (word), budget narrative form – doe 101s (excel), and project performance accountability form – ppaf hardening (word). This grant program is currently active and accepting applications.
Funding for physical security improvements to school buildings. Grant-funded physical security upgrades through the School Hardening Grant Program can include weapons detection and entry screening technology. GXC Inc. offers the OPENGATE weapons detection system and MSD Plus portable ferrous detector for schools and facilities looking to strengthen access point security.
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Grant Application Form – DOE 100A (Word) Budget Narrative Form – DOE 101S (Excel) Project Performance Accountability Form – PPAF Hardening (Word) Grant Amendment Form – DOE 150 (Word) Budget Amendment Form – DOE 151 (Excel) See School Hardening Grant Memo and RFA (PDF) School Hardening Grant Program Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program Security Funding for Jewish Day Schools Program Florida Department of Education (FDOE) School districts in Florida Fixed capital outlay expenditures physically attached to school property Physical safety and security improvements Must be identified in security risk assessment (FSSAT) Must be in School Hardening Needs Report Not for code compliance deficiencies Must augment existing security features Detectors Used for Schools and Building Security GXC’s detectors are highly trusted for a wide range of detection needs – here are a few detectors we offer for Schools and Building Security: HI-PE Plus Panel Walkthrough PMD2Plus Elliptic Walkthrough Take Advantage of Michigan's SEC-97 PA144 Funding to Prevent School Shootings Michigan schools have an extra estimated $109/student to invest in school security measures to prevent school shootings.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Florida school districts and charter schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was February 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
School Hardening Grant Program is funded by Florida Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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