School Safety Enhancement
About This Grant
The Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Secretary of Education (the Secretary). The 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.Estimated Range of Awards: $500,000 - 5,000,000 per 36-month project period. Estimated Number of Awards: 30. Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Grant Summary
School Safety Enhancement is a Office of Elementary and Secondary Education grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are due 2026-07-28 (closing in 22 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-07-28
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for School Safety Enhancement from Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Elementary and Secondary Education before the deadline.
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School Safety Enhancement: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the School Safety Enhancement?
School Safety Enhancement is offered by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the School Safety Enhancement provide?
School Safety Enhancement provides an amount that varies by award per award from Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the School Safety Enhancement deadline?
Applications for School Safety Enhancement are due 2026-07-28 (closing in 22 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the School Safety Enhancement?
To apply for School Safety Enhancement, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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