School Security Grant Program (SSGP)
Connecticut's School Security Grant Program funds upgrades to school security infrastructure—like doors, cameras, and alarms—to enhance safety for students, staff, and visitors.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 28, 2027 (Full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: No cap for public schools; nonpublic schools capped at $100,000 total per school ($50,000 state share); match required.
Summary: Supports security infrastructure improvements in Connecticut schools to enhance safety for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The School Security Grant Program (SSGP), administered by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), provides funding for physical security infrastructure improvements in K-12 schools and certain childcare facilities across Connecticut. The program aims to enhance the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors by supporting a broad range of projects, including upgrades to doors and windows, access control systems, perimeter security (such as fencing, lighting, and bollards), surveillance camera systems, and panic alarm systems. SSGP is part of a broader initiative that also includes the Multi-Media School Security Grant Program (MMSSGP), which focuses on direct communication capabilities with law enforcement.
