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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. ED-GRANT-26-056 · Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Open

School Safety Enhancement

Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated
Not reimbursement-only
“The SSE program provides competitive grants to State educational agencies (SEAs)” — From the announcement

At a glance

The School Safety Enhancement Program provides competitive grants to State educational agencies to develop, implement, and strengthen statewide school safety systems and the physical security of schools. Eligible applicants are State educational agencies, and only one application per state is allowed. The estimated total funding is $93,000,000, with about 30 awards of $500,000 to $5,000,000 each for up to a 36-month project period. No cost sharing or matching is required. The competition has a rural applicant preference, and grant funds may not be used for construction, renovation, or repair of school facilities.

AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement

What it funds

  • Other
  • Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
  • Infrastructure, Construction & Shared Facilities
  • Children, Youth & Families
  • Students & Learners (K-12 and Postsecondary)
  • Infrastructure & Public Works
  • Justice, Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Official description from grants.gov

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.

Who can apply

  • State governments
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide