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School Safety Enhancement Program (SSE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 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.
The program prioritizes measures drawn from lessons learned from critical incidents, focusing on practical, measurable improvements to physical security.
Allowable expenses include improving school infrastructure security (e.g., secure entry systems, deterrent measures like metal detectors and security cameras, perimeter controls, interior door locks), strengthening emergency response planning and coordination, enhancing emergency communication systems, and conducting training and preparedness exercises for school personnel and school resource officers.
Each state receiving awards will subgrant to districts/schools.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State Educational Agencies (SEAs) are eligible to apply. Each state receiving awards will subgrant funds to districts/schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 - $5,000,000 per 36-month project period (total $93 million available for FY26 across approximately 30 awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 28, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
School Safety Enhancement Program (SSE) is funded by U.S. Department of Education (ED) / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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School Safety Enhancement (SSE) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This program provides competitive grants to State educational agencies (SEAs) to develop, implement, and strengthen statewide school safety systems and the physical security of schools. It focuses on measures such as secured and monitored school entry points, functional door-locking mechanisms, perimeter controls, deterrent measures like security cameras, and emergency communication systems. States receiving awards will subgrant to districts/schools.
School Safety Enhancement Program (SSE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families. 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, active threat response training, and more.
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