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"School Hardening Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
School Hardening Grant Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Education (FDOE). This Florida state grant program provides dedicated funding for public school districts and charter schools to improve physical security measures, including weapons detection and entry screening technology, surveillance cameras, and access control systems.
Projects must be identified in a security risk assessment (FSSAT) and augment existing security features. Funds are for fixed capital outlay expenditures physically attached to school property.
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School Hardening Grant Program School Hardening Grant Program The School Hardening Grant program allocates non-recurring funds to school districts to improve the physical security of school buildings based on a security risk assessment required by section 1006. 07(6), Florida Statutes and the School Hardening Needs Report.
Hardening projects must conform to the following criteria: Allowable – A fixed capital outlay expenditure (items must be physically attached to school property). Appropriate - Associated with improving the physical safety and security of school buildings.
Identifiable - Identified by a security risk assessment as a need (must be listed in the current Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool [FSSAT] assessment for the school) and the School Hardening Needs Report submitted by the district. Used for items other than code compliance deficiencies. Used in addition to or to augment existing security features.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: School districts and charter schools in Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was January 22, 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 (FDOE). 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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