The Secured School Safety Grant, administered by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Indiana. With $100,000 in available funding, this program represents a significant opportunity for eligible applicants to invest in protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology. Matching funds required (percentage based on adm/enrollment and grant amount).

Eligible uses of Secured School Safety Grant funding include sro/leo employment (salary, benefits, training), site vulnerability assessments, critical incident digital mapping, access restriction equipment and technology, visitor management systems, and first responder notification systems. Additional allowable expenditures may also include door status monitoring, threat detection equipment, emergency communications, and emergency medical response equipment.

Eligible applicants for the Secured School Safety Grant include school corporations, accredited non-public schools, charter schools, and coalitions of school corporations. Application details: apply online via intelligrants: https://indianaintelligrants.intelligrants.com/login2.aspx?apptheme=ingrt, application period currently closed, and sign up for updates: https://cloud.subscription.in.gov/signup?depid=546006749&prefcode=indhs_21. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Administered by Indiana DHS; annual cycles.

Grant-funded physical security upgrades through the Secured School Safety Grant 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.