Federal Register #84.184A

FY 2026 Education and School Safety Grant Program Competition

This opportunity is a competitive grant program led by the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor, targeting State educational agencies: - Multiple grant programs are available, including: - School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program: supports development and strengthening of statewide school safety systems and physical security - American History and Civics Education National Activities (AHCNA): supports civics and history education initiatives - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education-Postsecondary Student Success Grants (FIPSE PSSG): supports postsecondary student success through evidence-based strategies, including AI support and career pathways - Maximum grant awards up to $8 million, with project periods up to 48 months - Key priorities include: - Evidence-based safety and education strategies - Emergency response planning and training for school personnel - Returning education to the states - Preference for rural applicants - Use of innovative approaches such as AI and new financing models - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are mentioned; the opportunity is for grant administration and programmatic support, not procurement of tangible goods or technology - Eligible applicants are State educational agencies and related organizations

Description

The Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting applications to support the administration of the Fiscal Year 2026 School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The program provides competitive grants to State educational agencies to develop, implement, and strengthen statewide school safety systems and physical security of schools. The program supports evidence-based safety measures including infrastructure security improvements, emergency response planning, and training for school personnel and resource officers. The competition includes priorities such as returning education to the states, improving school safety systems, and a preference for rural applicants. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 28, 2026.

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