The School Safety Initiative, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Wisconsin. With $6,200,000 in available funding, this program represents a significant opportunity for eligible applicants to invest in protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology. Per-grant amounts not specified.

Eligible uses of School Safety Initiative funding include digital mapping data of school buildings (reimbursement), and compliance with wisconsin act 143 and act 109.

Eligible applicants for the School Safety Initiative include school boards in wisconsin, private school governing bodies, charter schools, and tribal schools. Application details: apply via egrants: https://egrants.wisdoj.gov/egmis.webui/, first-come, first-served, and priority first 14 days for schools without prior maps. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Funding for basic and advanced school safety projects.

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