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Grants for Statewide School Safety and Security Enhancements

This opportunity invites State Educational Agencies to apply for competitive grants aimed at enhancing school safety and physical security statewide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Products/Services Requested: - Development, implementation, and strengthening of statewide school safety systems - Physical security improvements for schools, including: - Door locks and secure entry systems - Deterrent measures and perimeter controls - Visitor screening infrastructure - Emergency communication systems - Emergency response planning - Training for school personnel and School Resource Officers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; grant funds may be used for a range of security and safety products and services - Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with federal school safety recommendations and prioritize areas of greatest need - Administrative cost limitations apply - Reference to the U.S. Department of Justice's Robb Elementary School report as a guiding document - Estimated 30 awards, each ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, with a total program funding of approximately $93 million - Project period is up to 36 months

Description

The Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting applications to administer the School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). 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. The program supports evidence-based safety measures including improving school infrastructure security, emergency response planning, and training for school personnel and resource officers. The project period is up to 36 months with estimated awards ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000 per project.

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