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School Safety Enhancement Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (administered by HHS/ACF). 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 supports 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.
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Or search similar grants →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 $500,000 - $5,000,000. 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 is funded by U.S. Department of Education (administered by HHS/ACF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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