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 The School Safety Evaluation Grant (SSEG)

​This Grant is no longer accepting applications (Deadline: September 29, 2023).​​

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Description​

The Maryland Center for School Safety administers the Safe Schools Fund grants outlined in Md. Code Ann., Education Art. §7-1512 of the Safe to Learn Act of 2018. For fiscal year 2024, local education agencies (LEAs) can apply for the School Safety Evaluation Grant, first made available in fiscal year 2019. Under Md. Code Ann., Education Article §7-1510, LEAs are required to conduct safety evaluations regularly to: 
  1. Identify and, if necessary, develop solutions for physical safety concerns, including issues with building security and
  2. Identify and evaluate any patterns of safety concerns on school property or at school-sponsored events. 
Three million dollars is appropriated in FY2024 specifically for local education agencies (LEAs) to perform facility assessments; re-evaluate and update their existing safety evaluation tool, policy, or procedures; train staff on the policy, procedures, and use of the tool; acquire software for digital mapping; test out their communication and video equipment; and overall, implement a sustainable school safety evaluation plan and processes​ that enable the LEA to complete evaluations on all their schools on a regular basis. Each local education agency will receive a minimum of $50,000 in grant funding to complete these tasks.

Eligible to Apply​​

  • Local School Systems​

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For FAQ, please visit the Grants home page.
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