Safer Schools and Communities Initiative (Massachusetts)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)

    Summary

    Safer Schools and Communities Initiative is designed for public schools to address critical infrastructure equipment and technology needs as it relates to school building security and the safety of students and staff. Funding will be prioritized for proposals demonstrating greatest need and cost-effective solutions to address their school security shortfalls and enhance the safety of students and staff in the event of an incident. 

    Allowable Equipment and Technology Related Costs include:

    1. physical target hardening initiatives including, but not limited to, building entranceway security and the replacement of interior non-locking doors with lockable doors in cases of emergencies;
    2. the establishment or upgrading of building entrances with sufficient technology to support remote observation, verbal communication and door unlocking prior to entry;
    3. the establishment or upgrading of centralized alarm systems linked with local emergency response teams; and
    4. the establishment or upgrading of central communication systems within school buildings to support staff communication in cases of emergencies.
    • Applicants requesting Exterior Door and Door Locks (with single secure entry points) will receive an additional 10 points in the review process.
     

    History of Funding

    2019 awards may be viewed at: https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-awards-72-million-to-143-school-districts-to-improve-school-safety.

    Additional Information

    Grant funds may not be used for any of the following:

    • Employee salary or benefits;
    • Standard firearms or ammunition;
    • Construction, office furniture, or other like purchases; or
    • Vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicle such as drones.

    Contacts

    EPOSS Office of Grants & Research (OGR)

    EPOSS Office of Grants & Research (OGR)
    One Ashburton Place, Suite 2133
    Boston, MA 02108
    (617) 727-7775
    (617) 727-4764
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Massachusetts school districts, educational collaboratives, and charter schools. Applicants must, in collaboration with their host municipality, certify that it has a Multi-Hazard School Emergency Threat Assessment and Response Plan already in place.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by February 17, 2023. Future solicitations are dependent on Congressional allocation.

    The Office of Grants and Research intends to make award announcements no later than 6/30/23. Applicants will be notified via email of funding decisions.

    Award Details

    EOPSS and OGR expect to award up to $2,910,000 in Safer School funding. School districts and charter schools may apply for up to $50,000 in funding per school building under their authority (maximum 3 buildings per applicant), not to exceed $150,000 in total funding being requested. Period of performance will extend from April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

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