The Safe and Secure Schools Grant Program, administered by the Kansas State Department of Education, is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Kansas. With $15 million in available funding, this program represents a significant opportunity for eligible applicants to invest in protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology.

Eligible uses of Safe and Secure Schools Grant Program funding include infrastructure enhancements (secured entrances, windows, structural integrity), security technology (cameras, door locks, fire alarms, panic buttons, intrusion detection), communication systems for school/law enforcement/first responders, emergency notification procedures, safety and security plans (crisis plans), and entry procedures and building security protocols. Additional allowable expenditures may also include evacuation and reunification plans, staff and student emergency training, crisis drills, and firearm safety programs (eddie eagle for k-5; hunter’s education for 6-12).

Eligible applicants for the Safe and Secure Schools Grant Program include school districts in kansas. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Funding for physical security, emergency preparedness, and overall school safety (proposed $15 million enhancement for FY 2027).

Grant-funded physical security upgrades through the Safe and Secure Schools 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.