Secured School Safety Grant application period now open

INDIANA – IDHS is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Secured School Safety Grant (FY26 SSSG). The application period will close on June 30 at 4:30 p.m. ET. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY26 SSSG provides all the necessary information for a successful grant application to the SSSG program. Before submitting your application:

  1. Be registered in IntelliGrants.
  2. Have an active bidder number with the state of Indiana.
  3. Have an active supplier number with the state of Indiana.
  4. Sign up for Grant updates.

The period of performance for the FY26 SSSG will be from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.

Since 2014, Indiana has awarded more than $187 million in SSSG grants to support school security. Last year, 499 schools received more than $24 million in awards.

Click here for complete information on the SSSG program and the history of awards distributed.