The K-12 Capital Grant Program, administered by the Alabama Lieutenant Governor’s Office, is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Alabama. This program provides a valuable pathway for eligible applicants to secure funding for protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology upgrades.

Eligible uses of K-12 Capital Grant Program funding include capital projects: construction, reconstruction, renovation of classrooms, offices, libraries, labs, cafeterias, gyms, performing arts facilities, payment of existing debt service for capital projects, deferred maintenance for existing facilities, school security and safety improvements, and technology and equipment for educational opportunities.

Eligible applicants for the K-12 Capital Grant Program include competitive grant, k-12 school systems: city, county, charter, alabama school of math and science, and alabama school of fine arts. Application details: create free submittable account (or sign in via google/facebook), use chrome, firefox, or safari (not internet explorer), and save drafts as needed. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Competitive grant for capital improvements focused on school safety, facility upgrades, and technology enhancements including security infrastructure and emergency communication tools.

Grant-funded physical security upgrades through the K-12 Capital Grant Program can include weapons detection and entry screening technology. GXC Inc. offers the OPENGATE weapons detection system and MSD Plus portable ferrous detector for schools and facilities looking to strengthen access point security. Request a quote today to find the right detection solution for your facility and grant eligibility.