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