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School Safety Enhancement Program (SSE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This competitive discretionary grant provides funding to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to develop, implement, and strengthen statewide school safety systems and the physical security of schools.
Funds support improving school infrastructure security, strengthening emergency response planning and coordination, and enhancing training and preparedness exercises for school personnel and school resource officers. Allowable expenses include secure entry systems, deterrent measures, visitor screening infrastructure, emergency communications systems, and active threat response training.
The second absolute priority mandates that funds be used for specific physical enhancements, including interior door locks, secure entry systems, perimeter controls, visitor screening and metal detectors.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State Educational Agencies (SEAs). Only one application per state is permitted. Small businesses may be eligible as technology providers or partners to SEAs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $93,000,000 across 30 grants. Individual state educational agencies can apply for awards ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. 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, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The IRES program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students, contributing to the development of a diverse, globally engaged workforce. It focuses on active research participation by undergraduate and/or graduate students in high-quality international research, education, and professional development experiences. Students do not apply directly to NSF but to NSF-funded investigators who receive IRES awards.
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