The PCDD School Safety Grants, administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Pennsylvania. With $100 million in available funding, this program represents a significant opportunity for eligible applicants to invest in protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology. 775 grants expected.

Eligible uses of PCDD School Safety Grants funding include physical security enhancements (must meet level 1 baseline criteria), behavioral/mental health improvements, safety and security assessments (sssc criteria), conflict resolution and restorative justice, positive behavior support and diversion programs, and violence prevention curricula and risk assessments. Additional allowable expenditures may also include emergency preparedness and security planning, metal detectors, surveillance, electronic locks, identification systems, and counseling and trauma-informed training.

Eligible applicants for the PCDD School Safety Grants include school districts, intermediate units, area career and technical schools, and charter schools, regional charter schools, cyber charter schools. Application details: submit via pccd egrants system, deadline: january 28, 2026, 11:59 pm, and register with 2+ users (one with e-signature role). This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Comprehensive suite of grants for safety and security enhancements.

Because the PCDD School Safety Grants supports the purchase of weapons detection technology, it presents a strong funding opportunity for deploying solutions like the OPENGATE weapons detection system or the MSD Plus portable ferrous detector. Request a quote today to find the right detection solution for your facility and grant eligibility.