The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is seeking applications for its Secured School Safety Grant Program 2022.
Donor Name: Indiana Department of Homeland Security
State: Indiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $100,000
Details:
The Indiana Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) program was created in 2013 and codified by Indiana Code 10-21-1 et seq. Since being signed into law in 2013, the SSSG program has served as a critical resource to ensure Hoosier schools are safe and secure. The program has delivered more than $110 million in matching grants to Indiana school districts across the state to address and prepare for potential safety threats.
The 2019 General Assembly expanded the parameters of the fund, adding additional items eligible for reimbursement through the grant and adjusting the funding formula to allow more schools to access the fund. More than $19 million was appropriated in the budget for FY21-22 to support the SSSG program. To review the 2019 legislation, which was effective upon passing, see House Enrolled Acts 1001, 1004, 1225 and Senate Enrolled Acts 127 and 325.
The SSSG program is an allocated state fund that provides matching grants to school corporations, accredited non-public (i.e., private) schools, charter schools and coalitions of school corporations.
SSSG funds may be used to:
- Employ a school resource officer (SRO); employ a law enforcement officer (LEO); provide school resource officer training described in IC 20-26-18-1(c); enter into a contract or memorandum of understanding (MOU) with local law enforcement agency, private entity or non-profit corporation to employ an SRO or LEO within the school; and/or
- Purchase equipment and technology to:
- Restrict access to school property; or
- Expedite notifications to first responders; and/or
- Conduct a threat assessment; and/or
- Provide firearm and self-defense trainings; and/or
- Cover initial set up costs for an active event warning system with the County’s Sheriff Department. (no match requirement); and/or
- Implement a student and parent support services plan.
All grants will be reviewed on a competitive basis. There is no guarantee of funding.
Funding Information
Schools of any average daily membership (ADM) or pupil enrollment may apply for up to $100,000 in grant funds.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include school corporations, accredited non-public (i.e., private) schools, charter schools and coalitions of school corporations applying jointly located in a county that have a county school safety commission.
For more information, visit SSSG.
