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School Safety Enhancement

Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Assistance Listings: 84.184 -- School Safely National Activities

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • State governments

Additional information

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

Grantor contact information

Description

Nicole White Phone 12029871594

Email

Program Mailbox

school.safety@ed.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
For_Posting_-_84.184_School_Safety_Enhancement_FY2026_Application_Notice_and_Instructions.pdf
84.184A FY2026 Application Notice and Instructions
May 27, 2026 01:20 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: July 28, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

ED-GRANT-26-056

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

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.

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

May 27, 2026

Archive date:

August 27, 2026

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