The School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV), administered by the Department of Education, is a federal grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements across the United States. With $2,164 in available funding, this program represents a significant opportunity for eligible applicants to invest in protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology. Amounts vary by incident scope and appropriations.

Eligible uses of School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) funding include short-term education-related services to recover from traumatic events, services addressing impact on students, faculty, and staff, and restoring the learning environment.

Eligible applicants for the School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) include local educational agencies (leas), institutions of higher education (ihes), must have experienced a traumatic event severely disrupting learning, and must demonstrate disruption to teaching/learning. Application details: 4-5 page narrative including:, school district description (size, enrollment, demographics), and incident description. – Short-term funding for recovery from violent or traumatic events disrupting learning; supports education-related services for LEAs and higher ed.

Organizations looking to complement School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) funding with weapons detection technology can explore solutions from GXC Inc., including the OPENGATE weapons detection system for entry screening and the MSD Plus portable ferrous detector. Request a quote today to find the right detection solution for your facility and grant eligibility.