The Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Texas. With $275 million in available funding, this program represents a significant opportunity for eligible applicants to invest in protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology. Amounts tbd based on needs assessments.

Eligible uses of Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant funding include per safe grant program guidelines, no funding for armed officers, and personnel costs only for equipment installation (fencing, doors, etc.).

Eligible applicants for the Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant include leas that applied for 2022-2025 school safety standards formula grant, must have certified non-compliance with adopted safety standards, must have at least one student (october 2021 peims snapshot), and new charter schools after september 20, 2023 ineligible. Application details: step 1: complete safe grant needs assessment, deadline: september 21, 2023, and report work done since june 1, 2022 to demonstrate incomplete work. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Administered by Texas Education Agency; focuses on meeting minimum safety standards.

Grant-funded physical security upgrades through the Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) 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.