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Grants for states to strengthen school safety systems and school physical security

The U.S. Department of Education, via HHS’s Administration for Children and Families, is seeking applications for the School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program. Competitive grants support state education agencies to build, implement, and improve statewide school safety systems and physical security. Awards are estimated at $500,000 to $5,000,000 for up to 36 months, with about 30 awards expected…

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…

Funding Source

Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Eligibility

State governments

State educational agencies (SEAs), as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(49).

Dates

Open Date: May 27, 2026
Close Date: July 28, 2026

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