Attention Idahoans: Secure Our Future Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Phase One of the program will offer up to $20,000 in one-time, per-school grants. The application deadline is Oct. 15.
Phase One of the program will offer up to $20,000 in one-time, per-school grants. The application deadline is Oct. 15.
State leaders are pushing for legislation that would increase school security funding and several federal grant programs have recently opened application periods. Don’t miss out.
Some of the funding will be used to promote boys’ and men’s roles in combating violence against women and girls.
The Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) program will provide short-term grants for added security and mental health professionals.
The $15 million grant, issued through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, will cover the cost of 220,000 COVID-19 tests and associated expenses.
The funding will go towards SROs, student and parent support services programs, and active event warning services, among other things.
OJP’s programs support a wide array of activities and services, including programs designed to tighten school security and improve the reporting of threats.
The grant funds will come from money set aside by legislators for school safety under House Bill 166. Applications are due by Dec. 13.
This year, the Department of Justice awarded grants to 215 schools, districts and municipalities through four funding opportunities.