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Application Information
Update: The deadline to apply for both programs has been extended to Friday, April 28, 2023, 3pm EST
Public schools and Nonpublic schools should select the correct application documents to complete. The applications, labeled for public and non-public schools, contain different requirements.
Schools may apply for both Programs (Round 6 SSGP and Round 2 MMSSGP). If applying for both programs, only one Safe School Checklist survey needs to be completed for each school.
For nonpublic schools applying for both programs – please note the maximum award per school/location is $50,000.
The Applications for both programs contain two parts. Both parts must be submitted for an application to be considered for funding.
Part 1- Includes completing the PDF Application. (*please download and save Part I to your computer and open it using a PDF reader, such as Adobe. The Budget Sheet attachment will not work if the document is opened in a browser.)
Part 2- Includes completing the Safe Schools checklist in Survey Monkey. Please note the Safe Schools checklist can be completed in advance of Part I, as an assessment of a school’s security, and may assist schools in selecting projects that help address gaps.
Multi-Media School Security Grant Program (MMSSGP)
Projects submitted under this application must meet the definition of Multi-Media Interoperable Communications Systems (systems that have the capability of immediate notification to law enforcement and/or call centers).
Public Schools: This application is for all public schools including (LEAs, RESCs, Publicly endowed schools and charter schools). Once the PDF form below is complete, it should be submitted via email to schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov, no hardcopies should be mailed.
Public Schools Multi-Media School Security Grant Program (MMSSGP) Application Part I
Public Schools Safe Schools Checklist Survey Application Part II
Nonpublic Schools: This application can also be used for eligible licensed Child Care Centers and Pre-Schools that have received threats. Once the PDF form below is complete, it should be submitted via email to schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov, no hardcopies should be mailed.
Nonpublic Schools Multi-Media School Security Grant Program (MMSSGP) Application Part I
Nonpublic Schools Safe Schools Checklist Survey Application Part II
School Security Grant Program (SSGP)
This application should be used for allowable security infrastructure improvements that do not meet the definition of Multi-Media Interoperable Systems. Allowable items include door locks, penetration resistant window film, scan cards-access control systems, fencing (6’ or higher), security lighting, camera systems, etc.
Public Schools: This application is for all public schools including (LEAs, RESCs, Publicly endowed schools and charter schools). Once the PDF form below is complete, it should be submitted via email to schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov, no hardcopies should be mailed.
Public Schools School Security Grant Program (SSGP) Application Part I
Public Schools Safe Schools Checklist Survey Application Part II
Nonpublic Schools: This application can also be used for eligible licensed Child Care Centers and Pre-Schools that have received threats. Once the PDF form below is complete, it should be submitted via email to schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov, no hardcopies should be mailed.
Nonpublic Schools School Security Grant Program (SSGP) Application Part I
Nonpublic Schools Safe Schools Checklist Survey Application Part II
Additional Resources
FY 2023 Public Application Overview and Best Practices
FY 2023 Nonpublic Application Overview and Best Practices