Closed · ED-GRANT-26-056 · CFDA 84.184 · Discretionary

School Safety Enhancement

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
July 28, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

School Safety Enhancement is a closed discretionary listing from Office of Elementary and Secondary Education that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
84.184
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - School Safety Enhancement - is cataloged under number ED-GRANT-26-056 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.184, posted by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 27, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 28, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

July 28, 2026

Posted

May 27, 2026

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 00. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Nicole White Phone 12029871594

Key Dates

Posted May 27, 2026
Close Date July 28, 2026
Archive Date August 27, 2026
Last Updated May 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "School Safety Enhancement", offered by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.184. 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...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 28, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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