(HISTORICAL) Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant Program (Florida)

 
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    CFDA#

    None
     

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)

    Summary

    The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act legislation makes significant reforms to make Florida schools safer, while keeping firearms out of the hands of mentally ill and dangerous individuals. Resulting from this act is the Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant Program. These funds will be used to improve the safety and security of school buildings based upon recommendations from the security risk assessment completed by school districts.


    Risk assessments must be completed prior to August 1, 2018. Proposed expenditures must meet the following criteria and be:

    • A fixed capital outlay expenditure;
    • Associated with improving the physicals safety and security of school buildings;
    • Identified by a security risk assessment completed before August 1, 2018;
    • Used for items other than code compliance deficiencies; and
    • Add to or augment existing security features

    Funds may be used to obtain items such as steel doors, laminated glass, metal detectors, security systems, security cameras, monitors, lighting and remote controlled access gates.

     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Funds may not be used for expenditures related to maintenance of existing security features, administration or compensation of school district employees. Additional unallowable expenses include:

    • Personal digital assistants, cell phones, smartphones, and similar devices;
    • Pre-award costs;
    • Entertainment;
    • Meals, refreshments or snacks;
    • Game systems;
    • Out of state travel;
    • Overnight field trips;
    • Incentives;
    • Tuition;
    • Promotional or marketing items;
    • Land acquisition;
    • Clothing or uniforms.

    Contacts

    Mark Eggers

    Mark Eggers
    325 W Gaines St
    Tallahassee, FL 32399
    (850) 245-9385

    Sue Wilkinson

    Sue Wilkinson
    Office of Grants Management
    325 W Gaines St
    Tallahassee, FL 32399
    (850) 245-0712
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Florida school districts and charter schools.

    Deadline Details

    Completed applications must be submitted to the FDOE as soon as possible but no later than December 1, 2018. Completed applications prior to this deadline will be processed within 30 days.

    Award Details

    For the 2018-2019 fiscal year, up to $98,962,286 is available in funding. Awards are allocated by formula. Minimum award is $100,000. The department shall award grants no later than January 15, 2019.

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