FY2027 Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG)
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FY2027 SSFG Grant Application is currently open!
About the SSFG Grant
The Safe Schools Fund grant (SSFG) is a non-competitive, State-funded grant program designed for local school systems in Maryland. The primary purpose of the Safe Schools Fund grant is to provide funding for school safety and security-related matters as described under Md. Code Ann., Educ. Art. §7-1512. The grant funds will be applied toward the cost of school safety-related projects and services.
Application Information
FY2027 Grant Application is currently open!
Eligible Applicants
Local Public School Systems
FY2027 SSFG Grant Documents
| Grant Documents (Pre-award) | Additional Forms (Post-award - Coming Soon) |
|---|---|
| FY2027 SSFG NOFA - PDF - 306.63 KB | FY2027 SSFG Status Report Form |
| FY2027 SSFG Application Form | FY2027 SSFG Invoice Template |
| FY2027 SSFG Itemized Budget Template - XLSX - 4.34 MB | FY2027 SSFG Final Project Report Form |
For questions contact or send an email to [email protected] .
For general Grant FAQ visit the main Grants Page.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Safe Schools Fund Grant
Yes, the School Safety Subcabinet reviews and approves all applications for the Safe Schools Fund Grant (SSFG)prior to issuance. If the project is not eligible, the local school system will be notified once the Subcabinet’s review is complete.
The Subcabinet meets on a quarterly basis. Eligible applications are reviewed accordingly, to correspond with their meeting times. The Subcabinet and MCSS reserve the right to request additional information as necessary.
Since these are not competitive grants, the allocation for each local education agency is determined by statute and provided in the NOFA for each Grant. Please refer to the “Allocation” section in the Safe Schools Fund Grant NOFA for the allocation amount per local education agency. Refer to Appendix 1 in the SRO Adequate Coverage Grant NOFA for each jurisdiction’s allocation.