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School Safety and Security Grant is sponsored by Ohio Attorney General's Office. Offers grants to Ohio school districts for safety-related projects and programs to strengthen school security.
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AG Yost Announces $9 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance Safety at Ohio Schools - Ohio Attorney General Media > News Releases > October 2025 > AG Yost Announces $9 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance Safety at Ohio Schools AG Yost Announces $9 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance Safety at Ohio Schools (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio school leaders can now apply for a share of $9.
01 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2026-27 academic year, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. The funding, approved by the 136 th General Assembly as part of House Bill 96, can be used for a wide range of school-safety needs. “Safety isn’t optional – it’s essential,” Yost said.
“This funding helps schools across Ohio take real steps to protect students and staff. ” The grant funding is intended to give school leaders flexibility in determining how to improve student safety. Potential uses of the grants include: Certification training for school resource officers.
Active-shooter response training or equipment. Educational resources for all grade levels. Training to identify and assist students with mental-health issues.
School supplies or equipment related to safety or for implementing a school-safety plan. Systems allowing immediate camera access to responding law enforcement. Gunshot-detection technology.
License-plate reader alerts for vehicles belonging to registered sex offenders. Alert systems warning of wanted dangerous individuals. Any other training related to school safety.
Under the program, every school district is eligible to apply for: A formula-based grant of $2,500 or $4. 50 per student, whichever amount is greater, until the funds are exhausted. A program-based grant of up to $40,000, regardless of the number of students in the district, until the funds are exhausted.
School districts may apply for one or both grants. The grants will be awarded and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, making prompt submission of applications important. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.
Please direct all questions about the grants to SchoolSafetyGrants@OhioAGO. gov .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Ohio school districts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
School Safety and Security Grant is funded by Ohio Attorney General's Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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