The School Hardening 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 School Hardening Grant Program funding include fixed capital outlay expenditures physically attached to school property, physical safety and security improvements, must be identified in security risk assessment (fssat), must be in school hardening needs report, not for code compliance deficiencies, and must augment existing security features.

Eligible applicants for the School Hardening Grant Program include school districts in florida. Application details: grant application form – doe 100a (word), budget narrative form – doe 101s (excel), and project performance accountability form – ppaf hardening (word). This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Funding for physical security improvements to school buildings.

Grant-funded physical security upgrades through the School Hardening 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.