Law Enforcement Emergency Device Grant Opportunity Round 3
Law Enforcement Emergency Device Grant Opportunity Round 3 supports Minnesota schools in purchasing and installing secure exterior key boxes so law enforcement can enter locked buildings during a crisis.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Education
Due Dates: December 9, 2026 (Questions) | January 8, 2027, at 5 p.m. Central Time (Application)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $90,000 total available; up to one device per selected building
Summary: Supports secure exterior master key boxes that allow law enforcement to enter locked school buildings during a crisis.
Key Information: Applications require a local law enforcement MOU, an updated draft crisis policy, and proof of UL 1037 compliance.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) administers this opportunity to help schools install secure exterior master key boxes. These emergency entry devices allow law enforcement to access a locked school building during a crisis. The program funds a specific physical access measure rather than broader school security improvements, with up to one device supported per selected building.
The opportunity serves school districts, charter schools, Tribally Controlled Schools, Minnesota State Academies, and cooperative units. Installation is connected to local emergency planning through an agreement with law enforcement and an updated draft Crisis Management Policy addressing the device. All applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will receive a grant.
