School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG) Program
The School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG) Program from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation funds research-based safety equipment to reduce injuries and improve security in Ohio's pre-K–12 educational facilities.
Funder: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications open for current fiscal year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per three-year eligibility cycle; 3:1 BWC-to-employer match required.
Summary: Supports Ohio K-12 and preschool educational employers in purchasing equipment to improve school safety and security.
Key Information: Only Ohio licensed pre-K–12 educational facilities are eligible; colleges, universities, and self-insured employers are not.
Description
The School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG) Program, administered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), provides financial support to help Ohio's licensed preschool through 12th grade educational employers enhance facility safety and security. The program funds eligible equipment purchases designed to reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses among staff and students, with a focus on interventions that directly improve the safety of educational environments.
