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Federal, state, and local funding sources help K-12 schools improve security and safety

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The just keep livin Foundation’s Greenlights Grant Initiative, founded by Matthew McConaughey, helps school districts nationwide access billions of dollars of available federal funding to create safer school environments and ensure the well-being of our children.

“Schools should be a sanctuary where our kids learn in an environment without fear. Our goal is to help every school district in the country access the resources available to them to keep their students safe. The parents in Uvalde asked us to do one thing, “make their lives matter.” We hope this can help do just that.”

– CAMILA AND MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY –

For more information on available funding, click on your state below.

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Alabama

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Alabama has spent 23% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $216,947,540 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $899,464,932 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,021,518,529 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $39,735,386
  • IDEA: $249,210,312
  • Title I: $572,719,847
  • Title IV-A: $18,871,129

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Alabama was awarded $15,404,231 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
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Alaska

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Alaska has spent 28% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $38,407,914 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $159,719,422 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $358,770,937 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $81,519,330
  • IDEA: $52,075,667
  • Title I: $109,725,238
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Alaska schools with $4,591,375 to provide students with safer learning environments. The deadline to apply for this grant is April 5, 2023. Learn More.
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Arizona

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Arizona has spent 30% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $277,422,944 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,149,715,947 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,583,943,517 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $45,865,367
  • IDEA: $289,798,643
  • Title I: $758,287,273
  • Title IV-A: $24,786, 468

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Arizona School Safety Program is a competitive grant that promotes and enhances safety in schools. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Arizona school districts with $19,785,580 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include resources for hiring, training, and supporting School Safety Officers. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 2, 2023.
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Arkansas

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Arkansas has spent 43% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $128,758,638 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $558,017,409 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,254,119,960 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $24,474,391
  • IDEA: $157,959,371
  • Title I: $354,297,729
  • Title IV-A: $11,752,441

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Arkansas School Safety Grant provides $50 million for schools to invest in resources to create safe learning environments for students and staff. Allowable expenses include visitor management systems, two-way communication systems to improve alert processes, security cameras, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is March 31, 2023. Learn more.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Arkansas school districts with $9,378,149 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include electronic access for exterior doors, intercoms/communication systems, student multi-tiered support system supplies, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is June 9, 2023. Learn More.
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California

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, California has spent 30% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $1,647,306,127 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $6,709,633,866 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $15,079,696,097 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $267,360,513
  • IDEA: $1,672,263,265
  • Title I: $4,305,989,945
  • Title IV-A: $139,925,103

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. California was awarded $119,828,943 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
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Colorado

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Colorado has spent 31% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $120,993,782 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $519,324,311 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,167,153,961 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $35,558,004
  • IDEA: $227,646,629
  • Title I: $4,305,989,945 
  • Title IV-A: $139,925,103

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The School Security Disbursement (SSD) Grant Program provides $5.8M for Colorado public schools to invest in resources that will improve security within their buildings. This includes equipment that prevents the entry of unauthorized individuals and expedites communication when a threat is present. Learn more.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Colorado school districts with $9,356,572 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include violence prevention strategies, suicide prevention resources, implementation of crisis management techniques, training for school staff, implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is June 7, 2023.
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Connecticut

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Connecticut has spent 30% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $216,947,540 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $899,464,932 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,021,518,529 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $39,735,386
  • IDEA: $249,210,312
  • Title I: $572,719,847
  • Title IV-A: $18,871,129

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Connecticut was awarded $9,119,532 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The School Security Competitive Grant Program and the Multi-Media Interoperable Communications System Program will provide Connecticut schools a total of $15 million to cover the costs of implementing needed security infrastructure and upgrading emergency communications systems.  The deadline to apply for these grants is April 28, 2023. Learn More.
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Delaware

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Delaware has spent 35% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $43,492,753 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $182,885,104 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $410,861,389 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $7,947,395
  • IDEA: $50,704,391
  • Title I: $119,810,224
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Delaware school districts with $4,784,694 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include high-quality training for school personnel related to suicide prevention, crisis management, and conflict resolution techniques, school-based violence prevention strategies, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant has been extended to August 2, 2023. Learn More.
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Florida

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Florida has spent 34% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $770,247,851 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $3,133,878,723 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $7,043,370,152 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $141,399,533
  • IDEA: $914,775,827
  • Title I: $2,168,204,511
  • Title IV-A: $68,823,158

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Florida was awarded $53,737,824 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • $14 million is available through the School Mapping Data Grant Program to fund school mapping data for public and charter schools. Raptor’s partnership with Critical Response Group (CRG) enables users to access digital maps via the Emergency Management platform, meeting the program’s requirement for compatibility with existing security software platforms in schools. Learn more about Raptor and CRG’s partnership.
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Georgia

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Georgia has spent 40% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $457,169,852 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,892,092,618 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $4,252,431,691 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $76,718,851
  • IDEA: $489,913,258
  • Title I: $1,363,455,733
  • Title IV-A: $44,626,545

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Georgia was awarded $33,444,267 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Georgia School Security Grants are part of the fiscal year 2023-2024 state budget. The grants provide $115.7 million ($50,000 per public school) to enhance school safety. Allowable expenses include alert systems, access control resources, security-related training costs, communication systems, and more. Purchases made after March 10, 2023, aligned to the allowable expenses can be submitted to GaDOE for reimbursement between July 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024. Learn More.
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Hawaii

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Hawaii has spent 46% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $43,385,229 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $183,595,211 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $412,530,212 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $8,702,590 
  • IDEA: $55,662,381 
  • Title I: $125,730,686 
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415 

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Hawaii was awarded $4,833,025 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus.
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Idaho

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Idaho has spent 31% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $47,854,695 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $195,890,413 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $440,131,922 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $12,581,416
  • IDEA: $80,751,793
  • Title I: $125,396,227
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Idaho was awarded $4,833,025 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The 2023 Securing Our Future Grant provides Idaho schools with $20 million to enhance safety and security. Each publicly funded K-12 school in the state will be eligible to receive up to $20,000. Allowable expenses include visitor management/credentialing kiosks, detection-notification life safety systems, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is October 15, 2023. Learn More
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Illinois

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Illinois has spent 33% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $569,467,218 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $2,250,804,891 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $5,058,601,934 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $110,705,429
  • IDEA: $685,733,837
  • Title I: $1,440,230,913
  • Title IV-A: $4,753,0271

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Illinois was awarded $40,627,885 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
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Indiana

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Indiana has spent 33% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $569,467,218 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $2,250,804,891 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $5,058,601,934 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $56,596,897
  • IDEA: $367,859,530
  • Title I: $562,875,818
  • Title IV-A: $18,505,177

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Indiana was awarded $14,216,829 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) provides $25 million in matching grants to entities such as school corporations, private schools, charter schools, and coalitions of school corporations to invest in security upgrades such as student safety management technology, visitor management technology, technology to expedite the notifications of first responders, behavioral threat assessment training for staff, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is July 26, 2023. Learn More.
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Iowa

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Iowa has spent 45% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $71,625,561 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $344,864,294 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $775,053,259 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $26,732,988
  • IDEA: $166,199,851
  • Title I: $226,335,319
  • Title IV-A: $7,375,216

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The School Safety Improvement Fund was created by the State of Iowa in response to the increase in school violence brought on by the pandemic. By submitting an application, districts are eligible to receive up to $50,000 per building to apply towards security improvements. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Iowa school districts with $5,688,676 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include early detection, screening or warning systems to identify students at risk, violence prevention resources, security equipment, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is April 14, 2023. Learn More.
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Kansas

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Kansas has spent 27% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $84,529,061 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $369,829,794 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $831,170,555 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $23,346,976
  • IDEA: $151,333,380
  • Title I: $237,190,774
  • Title IV-A: $7,914,283

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Kansas school districts with $6,127,994 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include implementation of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports, and high-quality training for school personnel, including specialized instructional support personnel, related to suicide prevention, crisis management and conflict resolution techniques, school-based violence prevention strategies, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is September 15, 2023. Learn More.
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Kentucky

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Kentucky has spent 37% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $193,186,874 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $928,274,720 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,001,216,921 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $34,569,957
  • IDEA: $224,377,596
  • Title I: $561,949,821
  • Title IV-A: $18,587,695

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Kentucky school districts with nearly $14 million for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include implementing comprehensive emergency operations plans and emergency drills, systems to identify early warning signs of students in need of assistance, implementation of threat assessment systems/teams, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 15, 2023. Learn More.
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Louisiana

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Louisiana has spent 23% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $286,980,175 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,160,119,378 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,607,344,054 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $41,240,065
  • IDEA: $260,790,178
  • Title I: $733,168,401
  • Title IV-A: $23,880,475

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Louisiana schools with $21 million to fund access control related projects. Allowable expenses include surveillance cameras, metal detectors, physical security equipment for securing single points of entry, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is April 3, 2023. Learn More.
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Maine

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, Maine has spent 23% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $43,793,319 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $183,138,601 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $411,429,361 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $11,981,960
  • IDEA: $74,492,256
  • Title I: $124,908,796
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Maine school districts with $4.8 million to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include behavioral threat assessments, structural hardware and improvements, suicide prevention, EOP training, planning, and development, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is June 28, 2023. Learn More.
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Maryland

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, Maryland has spent 24% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $207,834,058 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $868,771,243 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,952,539,087 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $43,776,198
  • IDEA: $280,100,536
  • Title I: $626,362,455
  • Title IV-A: $19,976,759

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Maryland Safe Schools Fund Grant is a non-competitive grant that funds the cost of school safety-related services and projects. Learn More.
  • Nonpublic School Security Improvement (NPSI) Grant provides $3.5 million for nonpublic schools in Maryland to purchase safety upgrades for their buildings.  Learn more.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Maryland school districts with $16,141,274 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include evidence-based violence prevention activities/programs, services for early identification of mental health symptoms, drug use, and violence, suicide prevention training, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 10, 2023. Learn More.
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Massachusetts

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, Massachusetts has spent 30% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $214,894,317 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $814,890,396 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,831,416,990 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $62,159,340
  • IDEA: $386,446,670
  • Title I: $533,717,858
  • Title IV-A: $17,784,089

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Massachusetts was awarded $15,074,006 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Massachusetts Safe and Supportive Schools Competitive Grant provides funding to school districts to create and sustain safe and supportive school environments. Learn More.
  • The Safer Schools and Communities Initiative will distribute $2.91 million across 42 Massachusetts school districts, educational collaboratives, and charter schools to enhance safety for students and staff. Eligible expenses include physical target hardening initiatives, centralized alarm systems linked with local emergency response teams, improved central communication systems within school buildings for emergencies, and more. Learn More.
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Michigan

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Michigan has spent 26% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $389,796,984 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,656,308,286 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $3,722,478,258 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $87,359,678
  • IDEA: $538,393,933
  • Title I: $1,065,950,293
  • Title IV-A: $34,729,161

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Michigan was awarded $27,899,224 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • Competitive School Safety Grant Program (CSSGP): State funding to improve the safety and security of students, staff, and school buildings through the purchase of technology and equipment or to upgrade hardening measures. Learn More.
  • Section 97 of the State School Aid Act for 2022-2023 school year includes funding for districts and nonpublic schools to improve school safety, including safety infrastructure, school safety products, critical incident mapping, and security assessments. Learn more.
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Minnesota

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, Minnesota has spent 27% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $140,137,253 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $588,036,257 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,321,564,450 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $41,506,009
  • IDEA: $269,506,216
  • Title I: $357,690,315
  • Title IV-A: $11,776,487

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Minnesota school districts with $10 million for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include school-wide positive intervention and supports, bullying/harassment/sexual abuse prevention, security video systems, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is June 9, 2023. Learn More.
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Mississippi

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, Mississippi has spent 22% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $169,883,002 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $724,532,847 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,628,366,137 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $26,201,588
  • IDEA: $163,216,588
  • Title I: $476,319,403
  • Title IV-A: $15,642,893

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Mississippi school districts with $13,144,640 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include implementation of high-quality, comprehensive emergency operating plans and emergency drills, safety and violence prevention programs, evidence-based interventions, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is August 16, 2023. Learn More.
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Missouri

The Missouri Department of Public Safety has selected Raptor Alert as the school safety and mobile panic alert application of choice for all school districts and charter schools throughout the state. Learn More.

 

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, Missouri has spent 22% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $208,443,300 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $871,172,291 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,957,916,288 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $49,733,879
  • IDEA: $309,108,762
  • Title I: $533,774,493
  • Title IV-A: $17,942,712

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Missouri was awarded $15,082,238 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • Missouri House Bill 14 approved school safety grants of $20 million for school districts and charter schools to invest in physical security upgrades and associated technology such as visitor management systems, emergency communication tools, staff training, and more. Learn More.
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Montana

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, Montana has spent 27% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $41,295,230 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $170,099,465 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $382,019,236 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $8,301,982
  • IDEA: $52,825,914
  • Title I: $120,173,745
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Montana school districts with $4,560,000 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include early warning systems, violence prevention, crisis management, and conflict resolution training, reduction of exclusionary discipline practices, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 1, 2023. Learn More.
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Nebraska

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Nebraska has spent 18% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $65,085,085 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $243,073,530 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $546,290,147 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $16,350,682
  • IDEA: $102,385,436
  • Title I: $144,476,181
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Nebraska school districts with $4,591,373 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include threat assessments, safety and violence prevention programs, addressing comprehensive school safety, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is August 23, 2023. Learn More.
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Nevada

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Nevada has spent 21% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $117,185,045 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $477,322,438 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,072,783,189 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $17,580,833
  • IDEA: $110,164,820
  • Title I: $342,887,296
  • Title IV-A: $10,750,010

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Nevada school districts with $8,422,702 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include implementation of crisis response and behavioral threat assessments, suicide prevention resources, improvements to physical school safety and security, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is April 28, 2023.
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New Hampshire

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, New Hampshire has spent 22% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $37,641,372 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $156,065,807 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $350,561,159 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $10,390,583
  • IDEA: $64,583,102
  • Title I: $104,803,908
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The Security Action for Education (SAFE) Grant Program provides New Hampshire schools with a total of $13 million to invest in safety enhancements such as visitor management systems, panic buttons, surveillance cameras, and more. Awardees must obligate the entirety of their funds by June 30, 2023. Learn more.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide New Hampshire school districts with $4,591,373 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include access control to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to facilities, emergency alerting activities, and surveillance activities. The deadline to apply for this grant is August 1, 2023. Learn More.
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New Jersey

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, New Jersey has spent 23% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $310,371,213 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,230,971,757 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,766,529,533 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $79,149,356
  • IDEA: $492,074,165
  • Title I: $858,745,502
  • Title IV-A: $28,598,661

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act provides grants for school security projects in New Jersey school districts Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides New Jersey school districts with $20,696,495 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include infrastructure-related security equipment, implementation of high-quality emergency operating plans and emergency drills, implementation of threat assessment teams and systems, professional development, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 31, 2023. Learn More.
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New Mexico

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, New Mexico has spent 21% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $108,574,786 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $435,938,638 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $979,761,933 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $19,944,622
  • IDEA: $123,832,166
  • Title I: $281,812,305
  • Title IV-A: $9,239,846

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. New Mexico was awarded $7,684,976 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus.
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New York

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, New York has spent 18% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $1,037,045,603 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $4,002,381,738 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $8,995,282,324 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $166,096,541
  • IDEA: $1,030,888,238
  • Title I: $2,791,930,555
  • Title IV-A: $89,531,337

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide New York school districts with $69,314,328 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include suicide prevention, violence prevention, crisis management, conflict resolution, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is September 1, 2023. Learn More.
  • Smart Schools Investment Plans totaling $13.2 million were recently approved by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. $7.9 million will be allocated for high-tech security, including entry control systems, video systems, and emergency classroom notification systems, $4.7 million for classroom technology, $356,000 for school connectivity, and $275,000 for nonpublic schools’ classroom technology and school connectivity. Learn More.
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North Carolina

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of July 31, 2022, North Carolina has spent 39% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $396,311,607 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,602,590,987 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $3,601,780,364 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $93,642,460
  • IDEA: $481,608,413
  • Title I: $1,094,517,300
  • Title IV-A: $35,474,393

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The School Safety Grant, through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Center for Safer Schools, will provide over $74.1 million to 200 school districts and charter schools throughout the state. Grant recipients can use the awarded funds to purchase safety equipment, hire school resource officers, and provide training and services for students in crisis. Learn more.
  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. North Carolina was awarded $29,367,638 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
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North Dakota

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, North Dakota has spent 24% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $33,297,699 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $135,924,393 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $305,338,029 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $6,954,979
  • IDEA: $43,581,235
  • Title I: $99,780,557
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide North Dakota schools with $4,883,025 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include suicide prevention resources, implementation of violence prevention strategies, training school personnel in effective practices, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is April 6, 2023. Learn More.
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Ohio

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Ohio has spent 31% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $489,205,200 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,991,251,095 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $4,475,243,513 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $95,495,761
  • IDEA: $599,392,412
  • Title I: $1,265,639,884
  • Title IV-A: $41,609,893

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • Ohio’s K-12 School Safety Grant Program has distributed over $215 million to 2,789 Ohio schools to cover the costs of purchasing physical security enhancements such as security cameras, public address systems, automatic door locks, visitor badging systems, and exterior lighting. Learn More.
  • Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) School Safety and Security Grant Program (SSSG) to purchase equipment to substantially improve the safety and security of facilities, and to reduce or eliminate injuries or illnesses associated with providing educational services to children. Learn More.
  • State of Ohio Security Grant (OSG) to nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, chartered nonpublic schools, and licensed preschools for eligible security improvements that assist the organization in preventing, preparing for, or responding to acts of terrorism. Learn More.
  • The Ohio Attorney General’s FY23 School Safety Grant and the Ohio Attorney General’s School/Law Enforcement Technology Linking Safety Grant will provide OH schools with $11.7 million. The Attorney General’s grant will fund expenses such as school safety training, active shooter/school safety equipment, supplies and equipment to help schools implement their safety plans, and more. The technology linking grant can be used to purchase silent panic buttons, protection order alert systems, fugitive alert systems, and more. The deadline to apply for both grants is March 31, 2023. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Ohio schools with $35,078,494 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include violence prevention resources, suicide prevention resources, crisis management, school safety training for staff, and more. Learn More.
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Oklahoma

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Oklahoma has spent 45% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $160,950,476 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $665,038,753 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,494,647,051 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $32,605,440
  • IDEA: $211,080,520
  • Title I: $430,199,548
  • Title IV-A: $14,289,135

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Oklahoma schools with $11,776,526 for safer and healthier learning environments. Eligible expenses include funding for training, trauma-informed practices, emergency plan development, site assessments, and more. Learn More.
  • Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bills 2903 and 2904 into law on May 25, 2023. House Bill 2903 establishes a three-year pilot program for schools to hire school resource officers and purchase security upgrades. House Bill 2904 provides $150M (about $96,000 per district each year of the program) in funding for the school safety program described in House Bill 2903. Learn More.
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Oregon

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Oregon has spent 26% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $121,099,019 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $499,153,891 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,121,814,984 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $28,167,599
  • IDEA: $182,457,509
  • Title I: $292,711,326
  • Title IV-A: $9,552,876

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Oregon was awarded $8,265,004 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
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Pennsylvania

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Pennsylvania has spent 33% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $523,807,198 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $2,224,964,030 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $5,000,509,384 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $93,217,911
  • IDEA: $584,628,020
  • Title I: $1,416,851,171
  • Title IV-A: $46,498,959

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Pennsylvania was awarded $41,754,741 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Pennsylvania 2023 Safe Schools Targeted Grants have awarded Pennsylvania schools with $8 million to invest in violence prevention resources such as visitor identification systems, security-related technology, and more. Learn more.
  • The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced $190M as part of the School Safety and Security Program funding. Its purpose is to provide eligible school entities with grants to support mental health initiatives and physical school security upgrades.
  • On-Demand Workshop: Join grant writing expert Dr. Paula Love, Raptor Technologies and Lightspeed Systems to learn about Criteria and Eligible Solutions for the Pennsylvania School Mental Health & Safety Grants. Application Deadline: Aug. 31. Attend On-Demand Workshop
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Rhode Island

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Rhode Island has spent 20% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $46,350,444 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $184,791,567 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $415,145,839 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $9,575,698
  • IDEA: $59,532,433
  • Title I: $122,949,688
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Rhode Island school districts with $4.8 million to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include bullying and harassment prevention programs and activities, suicide prevention training for staff, implementation of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is June 4, 2023. Learn More.
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South Carolina

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, South Carolina has spent 29% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $216,311,158 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $940,420,782 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,113,567,527 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $38,723,714
  • IDEA: $251,257,058
  • Title I: $586,868,741
  • Title IV-A: $19,127,769

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide South Carolina school districts with $14,500,000 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include evidence-based drug and violence prevention activities and programs, high-quality training for school personnel, including specialized instructional support personnel, school-based mental health services, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is August 10, 2023. Learn More.
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South Dakota

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, South Dakota has spent 18% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $41,295,230 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $170,099,465 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $382,019,236 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $7,873,961
  • IDEA: $50,154,647
  • Title I: $120,017,688
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. South Dakota was awarded $4,833,025 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
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Tennessee

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Tennessee has spent 29% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $259,891,154 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $1,107,656,022 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,489,423,407 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $52,003,772
  • IDEA: $336,705,199
  • Title I: $721,911,327
  • Title IV-A: $23,644,304

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  •  Safe Schools Act funds are intended to create a safe learning environment for students, free of disruptions and threats to their wellbeing. All Tennessee public school districts are eligible to receive this funding. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Tennessee school districts with $18.8 million for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include establishing a multi-tiered system of supports framework, violence prevention and intervention programs and activities, developing early detection, screening, or warning systems to identify at risk students, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 22, 2023. Learn More.
  • The FY24 Public School Security Grant provides $40 million for Tennessee public schools to invest in school safety enhancements. Allowable expenses include visitor management, emergency operations planning, violence prevention programs, safety training for staff, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is September 29, 2023. Learn More.
  • The FY24 Non-Public School Security Grant provides $14 million for Tennessee non-public schools to invest in school safety enhancements. Allowable expenses include visitor management, emergency planning, safety training for staff, and more. The deadline to submit the ‘Intent to Apply’ for this grant is August 4, 2023, and the receipt of grant application must be submitted by October 27, 2023. Learn More.
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Texas

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Texas has spent 32% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $1,285,886,064 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $5,529,552,209 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $12,427,523,267 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $226,788,403
  • IDEA: $1,453,587,223
  • Title I: $3,775,962,382
  • Title IV-A: $122,321,898

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The 2022-2024 Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT) Grant Program has provided LEAs with $17.1 million to purchase silent panic alert technologies. School districts can use the funds they were awarded to improve emergency response. Learn how Raptor can help.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • 2019-2021 School Safety and Security Grant: TEA has extended the end date for the 2019-2021 School Safety and Security Grant Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) to June 15, 2023. Eligible purchases include campus hardening equipment such as campus-wide active shooter alarm systems and door-locking systems. Learn more.
  • The 2022-2025 School Safety Standards Formula Grant is now open, totaling $400 million to purchase school security upgrades such as metal detectors, cameras, silent panic alert technologies, and more. Applications must be submitted by August 1st, 2023, via the TEA eGrants system. Learn how Raptor can help.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Texas school districts with $93,985,252 to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include trauma-informed practices, emergency plan development, site assessments, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is July 18, 2023. Learn More.
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Utah

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Utah has spent 25% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $67,821,787 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $274,071,684 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $615,929,016 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $25,634,595
  • IDEA: $164,244,575
  • Title I: $148,935,344
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Utah was awarded $5,100,063 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The School Safety and Support Grant is now open, totaling $72 million for Utah schools to purchase basic physical safety and security enhancements. Allowable expenses include interoperable communication hardware and software systems, panic buttons, utilization of all-hazards response technology, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is September 15, 2023. Learn More.
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Vermont

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Vermont has spent 16% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $31,148,360 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $126,973,363 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $285,223,414 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $6,705,928
  • IDEA: $42,020,640
  • Title I: $87,509,642
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Vermont school districts with $4,833,025 for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include professional development & training related to suicide prevention, violence prevention, and crisis management, violence prevention activities/programs, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 12, 2023. Learn More.
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Virginia

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Virginia has spent 25% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $238,599,192 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $939,280,578 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $2,110,988,891 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $62,180,429
  • IDEA: $402,664,695
  • Title I: $611,193,282
  • Title IV-A: $20,389,571

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22-23 Security Equipment Grants Program has awarded over $12 million to public schools in Virginia to cover costs related to purchasing and installing security equipment. This includes mass notification systems, visitor ID badging systems, and other security upgrades. Learn more.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • Digital Mapping Program for Virginia K-12 Schools will award $6.5 million in funding to create digital floor plans for school buildings to help increase safety. Learn more.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), will provide Virginia school districts with $16.4 million to provide students with safer learning environments. Allowable expenses include advanced security equipment and systems that reduce vulnerability to attacks in K-12 schools, provide threat detection technology, and improve communication during emergencies. The deadline to apply for this grant is August 1, 2023. Learn More.
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Washington

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Washington has spent 36% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $216,892,447 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $824,852,290 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,853,788,024 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $48,585,908
  • IDEA: $313,416,222
  • Title I: $574,524,937
  • Title IV-A: $18,524,463

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides Washington school districts with $15 million for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include establishing behavioral health screening processes, hiring additional staff, professional learning, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 22, 2023. Learn More.
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West Virginia

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, West Virginia has spent 28% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $86,640,471 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $339,032,096 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $761,960,095 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $16,629,849
  • IDEA: $103,388,330
  • Title I: $220,014,923
  • Title IV-A: $7,349,971

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The FY23 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), provides West Virginia with up to $500,000 per eligible LEA for safer and healthier learning environments. Allowable expenses include evidence-based strategies that meet students’ social, emotional, physical, and well-being needs, resources that create supportive school environments, increasing access to place-based interventions, and more. The deadline to apply for this grant is May 26, 2023. Learn More.
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Wisconsin

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Wisconsin has spent 16% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $174,777,774 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $686,056,238 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $1,541,867,439 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $45,518,254
  • IDEA: $282,086,995
  • Title I: $443,056,667
  • Title IV-A: $14,306,175

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Wisconsin was awarded $12,509,470 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus. Learn More.
  • The Critical Incident Stabilization Fund helps schools who have suffered a critical incident respond and recover. Learn More.
  • Senate Bill 449 created a $2M grant program allowing schools to create critical interactive blueprints, or “maps” online, in lieu of physical copies that quickly become outdated. Learn more.
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Wyoming

ESSER Relief Funds help K-12 schools address the pandemic’s impact on student safety and mental wellbeing. As of June 30, 2022, Wyoming has spent 22% of total awarded funds.

  • CARES Act ESSER I: $32,562,651 (9/30/22 deadline to obligate funds)
  • CRRSA Act ESSER II: $135,230,900 (9/30/23)
  • ARP ESSER: $303,779,377 (9/30/24)

 

Federal Formula Grants for the 22-23 school year include:

  • IDEA ARP: $7,035,183
  • IDEA: $44,083,818
  • Title I: $91,033,273
  • Title IV-A: $5,887,415

 

Federal and State Competitive Grants include:

  • The FY22 Stronger Connections Grant Program (SCG), through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), awards a total of nearly $1 billion to states to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Wyoming was awarded $4,833,025 from this program. Learn More.
  • COPS SVPP funds school safety technology that helps identify danger and improve emergency notification and response. Learn More.
  • BJA STOP funds software that helps K-12 schools maintain a safe environment and recognize, respond to, and prevent violence on campus.

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How to Win K-12 School Safety Grants

There are multiple ways to help your school win safety grants. Click for more details.

Splitting the Project: Easiest

Split your project into multiple sections and roll outs to take advantage of funding through the same fiscal year or multiple fiscal years.

  • The most common way of splitting your project is to roll out the “equipment” i.e. Your RedBags with bleeding control supplies first to every classroom WITH our proprietary inventory management system, and then later roll out our RedBag Radio communications with the bags that have already been placed in each classroom/behind every locked door.
  • We can also roll out the full program to certain parts of the district first, and then others later which would also help in split pricing.
Leasing: Fiscally Responsible Creative
We work closely with a bank that allows us to provide lease-to-own programs for the total amount of your RedBag proposal.

  • $1 buy out at the end of your term, and no penalties to buy out before the term is up.
  • Payment options of monthly, quarterly or annually.
  • If you know you will not be receiving grant/bond funding for a certain amount of time, but would like to get RedBag implemented now - This allows the district to find funding to do so and pay off as soon as the grant/bond funding comes in with no early payoff
    penalty.
Hospitals: Most Creative
Why not get your community involved? Hospitals have a unique vested interest in ensuring that students, teachers, and staff survive any type of mass casualty type of event that could occur at a school district. They are always looking for opportunities to strengthen their relationship in the community.

  • Start with a conversation about bleeding control kits. Many hospitals teach stop the bleed and want to find creative ways to keep more bleeding control supplies into the community. By showing them the need you have in your district it’s a GREAT first step to establishing this relationship.
  • Show hospitals how having communication ATTACHED to the bleeding supplies is essential to protecting students and staff and ensuring proper use of the supplies themselves. They two are integral to the other.
Grants: Traditional
Many grants exist today for improvements to overall school safety. We are constantly trying to stay on top of all of the federal and state funding that exists and keep our website as up to date as possible on various opportunities. Please visit www.getredbag.com to
find out what may be available for your district and the deadlines you need to meet.

  • Many grant funding opportunities may seem on the surface that RedBag would not qualify, however we have been able to provide specifications in the past to circumvent these initial assumptions.
  • We have an inhouse grant expert on staff as well to help you navigate through any process and ensuring RedBag is properly included.
Bonds: Traditional

If your district has a bond available, we have many bid specifications available to ensure RedBag fits the language in the bond so that you can receive funding for your project. Each bond is unique and we have an in-house staff expert to help with your bond process and either writing it with you from the beginning or fitting it in after the fact.

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