OHIO

Ohio Attorney General’s FY25 School Safety Grants

Ohio schools can apply for nearly $11 million in safety grants for the current academic year to enhance school security. Schools can receive funding for various safety initiatives, such as active-shooter response training, mental health support, school resource officer training, and emergency alert systems.

1. Formula-Based School Safety Grant

• Funding: Schools can receive a minimum of $2,500 or $4.50 per student, whichever is greater.

• Eligibility: Chartered non-public schools, community schools, county boards of developmental disabilities, STEM schools, and traditional public schools.

• Use of Funds: Schools can use the funds for training, safety equipment, security technology, and mental health programs.

• Application Period: Opened February 3, 2025 – Closes May 30, 2025.

• Key Consideration: Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted.

2. Program-Based School Safety Grant

• Funding: Schools can apply for up to $40,000 per district for larger security projects.

• Eligibility: The same schools as the formula-based grant.

• Use of Funds: Includes all safety-related expenditures like:

  • School resource officer training

  • Active shooter and safety training

  • Educational safety resources for all grade levels

  • Mental health intervention training

  • Emergency alert systems

  • Security technology (silent panic alarms, gunshot detection, etc.)

• Application Period: Opened February 3, 2025 – Closes May 30, 2025.

• Key Consideration: Awards are limited per district, so early application is crucial.

Key Takeaways for Schools

• Schools can apply for both grants to maximize funding.

• The formula-based grant provides a guaranteed minimum amount per school.

• The program-based grant allows schools to fund larger security projects with up to $40,000 in funding.

• Since funds are awarded first-come, first-served, schools should apply as soon as possible.

 

In addition, the BJA STOP School Violence Grant is open and available. This is another grant we have been advertising to school clients. Here is a summary: 

 

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The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) STOP School Violence Grant Program is designed to enhance school safety by providing tools and resources to recognize, respond to, and prevent acts of violence. Here are key details about the program:

Program Overview

• Purpose: The program aims to improve school safety by supporting training, threat assessments, and technological solutions to prevent violence.

• Eligibility: Eligible applicants include county, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions, as well as public and private schools, school districts, and other entities.

• Funding: For FY25, up to $83 million is available, with awards capped at $2 million for Category 1 (state governments and public institutions of higher education) and $1 million for Category 2 (private schools, individual schools, and school districts).

Program Objectives

• Training: Includes training for local law enforcement officers, school personnel (including bus drivers), and students to prevent violence.

• Threat Assessment: Development and deployment of school threat assessment and intervention teams, e.g. Emergency Response Plans (ERP).

• Technological Solutions: Supports anonymous reporting systems and other technologies to enhance school safety.

• Mental Health Support: Specialized training for responding to student mental health crises1.

Application Process

• Application Deadlines: For FY25, the Grants.gov deadline is March 27, 2025, and the JustGrants deadline is April 3, 2025

 

If your state is not listed, please contact us and out we will identify funding opportunities.