The Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program, administered by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Florida. This program provides a valuable pathway for eligible applicants to secure funding for protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology upgrades.

Eligible uses of Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program funding include purchase of firearms detection canine, training of firearms detection canine, and canine deployment in schools.

Eligible applicants for the Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program include school districts in designated “fiscally constrained counties”, must partner with law enforcement agency, canine must be trained to interact with children, and canine must complete behavior and temperament training. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Funds for firearms detection canines in fiscally constrained counties.

Organizations looking to complement Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant Program 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.