ED-GRANT-26-056: School Safety Enhancement
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office of Elementary and Secondary Education notices from 2026.
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education offered grants to state and local governments. Applications closed on July 28, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 27, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 28, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 27, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
State educational agencies (SEAs), as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(49).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (68% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won School Safely National Activities grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, School Safely National Activities (84.184) awarded $1.3 billion across 586 grant awards, an average of $2.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education | Virginia | 5 | $21.2 million |
| RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Rhode Island | 4 | $19.5 million |
| Iredell-Statesville Schools | North Carolina | 3 | $18.1 million |
| Riverside County Office of Education | California | 3 | $14.9 million |
| State Department of Education | Oklahoma | 4 | $13.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is ED-GRANT-26-056 still open?
No. It closed on July 28, 2026.
Who can apply for School Safety Enhancement?
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for School Safety Enhancement?
Closed July 28, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won School Safely National Activities grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education, RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Iredell-Statesville Schools. The program made 586 awards worth $1.3 billion in that time.
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