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Find similar grantsSchool Security Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Provides funding to Connecticut schools for implementing security infrastructure improvements and multi-media security projects.
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School Security Grant Program (SSGP) by Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security 2027 | Atom Grants School Security Grant Program (SSGP) Connecticut's School Security Grant Program funds upgrades to school security infrastructure—like doors, cameras, and alarms—to enhance safety for students, staff, and visitors.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Due Dates (Anticipated): April 28, 2027 (Full application, projected) Funding Amounts: No cap for public schools; nonpublic schools capped at $100,000 total per school ($50,000 state share); match required. Summary: Supports security infrastructure improvements in Connecticut schools to enhance safety for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change. The School Security Grant Program (SSGP), administered by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), provides funding for physical security infrastructure improvements in K-12 schools and certain childcare facilities across Connecticut.
The program aims to enhance the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors by supporting a broad range of projects, including upgrades to doors and windows, access control systems, perimeter security (such as fencing, lighting, and bollards), surveillance camera systems, and panic alarm systems.
SSGP is part of a broader initiative that also includes the Multi-Media School Security Grant Program (MMSSGP), which focuses on direct communication capabilities with law enforcement. See the full grant listing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Connecticut public and private schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
School Security Competitive Grant Program is funded by Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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