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School Safety Enhancement Program (84. 184A) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program provides competitive grants to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to develop, implement, and strengthen statewide school safety systems and the physical security of schools.
Allowable expenses include secure entry systems, deterrent measures, visitor screening infrastructure, emergency communications systems, and active threat response training.
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School Safety Enhancement Program (84. 184A) | U.S. Department of Education School Safety Enhancement Program (84.
184A) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) State Educational Agencies (SEAs) Estimated Total Grant Funding Expected Number Of Awards 07/28/2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Applicant Info and Eligibility On May 27, 2026, the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, announced the availability of $93,000,000 to fund the School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program.
SSE will support States in implementing evidence-based school safety measures, including improving school infrastructure security, strengthening emergency response planning and coordination, and enhancing training and preparedness exercises for school personnel and school resource officers.
The Office of Safe and Supportive Schools seeks individuals from various educational backgrounds, professions, and regions to serve as peer reviewers to assess fiscal year 2026 SSE grant program applications. The peer review process is designed to identify and fund the highest quality applications and to create opportunities for the general public to participate in government and gain insight into the federal funding process.
For more information, please review the Call for Peer Reviewers . The School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program provides competitive grants to State educational agencies to develop, implement, and strengthen statewide school safety systems and the physical security of schools. The FY 2026 total grant award funding is estimated to be $93,000,000.
Section 4631(a)(1)(B) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7281) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99 Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants except federally recognized Indian Tribes.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3485 The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3474 2025 Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities The FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement (SSE) Program Application Notice and Instructions were published in Grants.
gov on May 27, 2026. The deadline for submission of a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p. m.
Eastern Time (ET) on July 28, 2026. Please note this is an electronic copy of the SSE Application Package for you to download and use as a guide only. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.
gov system. Associated Federal Register Notice The competition announcement soliciting applications for the FY 2026 SSE grant program was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Education on June 6, 2026. Pre-Application Presentation The U.S. Department of Education recorded a pre-application technical assistance webinar on May 27, 2026.
The recording, slides and, transcript of the session are available below. FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program (84. 184A) Prospective Applicant Webinar Recording FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program (84.
184A) Prospective Applicant Presentation Slides FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program (84. 184A) Prospective Applicant Presentation Transcript Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions: FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program Competition (84. 184A) : Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and review information and guidance to applicants for the FY 2026 SSE grant program competition.
Consistent with 20 U.S.C. 7281(a)(1)(B) and the Secretary's Notice of Final Priorities and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States, published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2025 ( 90 FR 43514 ) (2025 Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities) eligible applicants are: State educational agencies (SEAs), as defined in 20 U.S.C.
7801(49). Note : Only one application per State is permitted. This is the first year this grant has been competed and there are no previous awards.
We will post future awards here once announced. On May 27, 2026, the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, announced the availability of $93,000,000 to fund the School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program.
SSE will support States in implementing evidence-based school safety measures, including improving school infrastructure security, strengthening emergency response planning and coordination, and enhancing training and preparedness exercises for school personnel and school resource officers.
The Office of Safe and Supportive Schools seeks individuals from various educational backgrounds, professions, and regions to serve as peer reviewers to assess fiscal year 2026 SSE grant program applications. The peer review process is designed to identify and fund the highest quality applications and to create opportunities for the general public to participate in government and gain insight into the federal funding process.
For more information, please review the Call for Peer Reviewers . The School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program provides competitive grants to State educational agencies to develop, implement, and strengthen statewide school safety systems and the physical security of schools. The FY 2026 total grant award funding is estimated to be $93,000,000.
Section 4631(a)(1)(B) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7281) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99 Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants except federally recognized Indian Tribes.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3485 The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3474 2025 Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities Applicant Info and Eligibility The FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement (SSE) Program Application Notice and Instructions were published in Grants.
gov on May 27, 2026. The deadline for submission of a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p. m.
Eastern Time (ET) on July 28, 2026. Please note this is an electronic copy of the SSE Application Package for you to download and use as a guide only. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.
gov system. Associated Federal Register Notice The competition announcement soliciting applications for the FY 2026 SSE grant program was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Education on June 6, 2026. Pre-Application Presentation The U.S. Department of Education recorded a pre-application technical assistance webinar on May 27, 2026.
The recording, slides and, transcript of the session are available below. FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program (84. 184A) Prospective Applicant Webinar Recording FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program (84.
184A) Prospective Applicant Presentation Slides FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program (84. 184A) Prospective Applicant Presentation Transcript Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions: FY 2026 School Safety Enhancement Program Competition (84. 184A) : Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and review information and guidance to applicants for the FY 2026 SSE grant program competition.
Consistent with 20 U.S.C. 7281(a)(1)(B) and the Secretary's Notice of Final Priorities and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States, published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2025 ( 90 FR 43514 ) (2025 Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities) eligible applicants are: State educational agencies (SEAs), as defined in 20 U.S.C.
7801(49). Note : Only one application per State is permitted. This is the first year this grant has been competed and there are no previous awards.
We will post future awards here once announced. Grant Applicants / Grantees State / Local Education Agencies Safe and Supportive Schools Program Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Page Last Reviewed: June 23, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State Educational Agencies (SEAs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows estimated Total Grant Funding: $93,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for School Safety Enhancement Program (84.184A) are due July 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
School Safety Enhancement Program (84.184A) is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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