Campus Student Safety Grant Program FY2027
Forecasted
Campus Student Safety Grant Program FY2027 supports Ohio higher education institutions with security improvements, training, and collaborative safety programs to prevent or mitigate threats to students.
Funder: Ohio Department of Higher Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $950,000 total; maximum base awards of $50,000 individually or $75,000 jointly
Summary: Supports Ohio higher education institutions in enhancing campus security and preventing or mitigating threats to students and student organizations.
Key Information: Physical security requests require a separate Security Vulnerability Assessment submission to the Ohio School Safety Center, not ODHE.
Description
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) administers the Campus Student Safety Grant Program under Amended Substitute House Bill 96. It supports state and private nonprofit institutions of higher education in fostering safe, respectful educational environments through enhanced campus security. Funding prioritizes institutions demonstrating increased threats of violent crime, terror attacks, hate crimes, or harassment toward students and student organizations.
Supported strategies include de-escalation and mediation training for campus-affiliated law enforcement or security, expanded threat-reporting and communication software, collaborative student safety programs, physical security improvements, and additional security for events or speakers. Institutions may partner with sanctioned student organizations, nonprofits, and other higher education institutions. Proposals may include other safety strategies that prevent or mitigate the identified threats.
