School Safety Enhancement
Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Assistance Listings: 84.184 -- School Safely National Activities
Description
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
Grantor contact information
Description
Program Mailbox
Documents
| File name | Description | Last 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
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:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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
