The Safe and Supportive Schools Grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Massachusetts. With $150,000 in available funding, this program represents a significant opportunity for eligible applicants to invest in protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology. ~75% for option one (action planning).

Eligible uses of Safe and Supportive Schools Grant funding include option one (action planning): team time to complete sass tool and develop action plan, option two (implementation): implement action plans incorporating all six sass lever areas, school-based coordinated support models, substance use prevention programs, at-risk student identification systems, partner with consultants and community organizations, and not for electronics (ipads, computers, tablets) or construction.

Eligible applicants for the Safe and Supportive Schools Grant include massachusetts public school districts, educational collaboratives, apply for option one (action planning) or option two (implementation), and former fc 335 grantees eligible with specific requirements. Application details: submit through gem$ (grants for education management system), deadline: june 12, 2025, 5:00 pm eastern, and requires grant writer, lea fiscal representative, superintendent sign-off roles. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Funds safe learning environments, including de-escalation training; up to $10,000 per district.

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