School Safety Enhancement
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is inviting applications for the School Safety Enhancement program, which is managed on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education and the Secretary of Education. This competitive grant program is designed to support State educational agencies in developing, implementing, and strengthening comprehensive statewide school safety systems, including improvements to the physical security of schools. The initiative aims to enhance school safety through targeted funding and program administration over a project period of up to 36 months. The program anticipates awarding approximately 30 grants, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000 each, intended to cover a three-year project duration. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by the deadline in late July 2026. The funding opportunity is managed by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and overseen by a designated point of contact, Nicole White. The solicitation and additional details are accessible through Grants.gov for eligible organizations seeking to improve school safety at the state level nationwide.
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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.
