Alert systems, school resource officers, metal detectors, and other technological systems and/or physical safety equipment have at least two things in common. First, they help keep schools (and the students and staff within them) safe, but second, they can be very expensive.

Thankfully, funding is available from a variety of sources, including federal and state governments, nonprofit organizations, and even the charity divisions of major companies, all with a common goal: to help schools financially as they strive to meet their safety needs. In this post, we’ll explore the concept of school safety grants, the types of grants that are available to schools, and how to apply for grants once you’ve located them.