Funding Options For School Safety Programs

With more than 2400 schools digitally mapped, the team here at Prepared Response has the experience necessary to help you find federal, state or local funding to pay for critical school safety and training programs.

Our safety professionals have worked with hundreds of school boards and districts across the U.S. to develop innovative funding sources for school safety programs. We recognize that each school district is unique, which is why we spend time getting to know you and then matching your needs with current funding sources -- or looking at more innovative approaches to the problem.

Grants
U.S. Department of Education offers the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) grants. There are also a variety of grants available from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and the COPS grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Annual Capital Budgets
An increased emphasis on safety and
security issues throughout school
facilities allows for facility safety
products to be implemented through
funding for infrastructure projects.

Safety Fees
Schools can include minimal charges as part of student fees to pay for the safety systems and training.

Bonds
Facility safety products can be
implemented through funding for
school building construction.

Private Foundations
Groups across the U.S. fund special programs promoting safe schools.

Legislature
Statewide systems can be funded by
state legislatures, as has been done by the state of Washington.

City Sales Tax Referendum
A school district in Oklahoma is paying for school safety with a one half percent city sales tax referendum passed for public safety improvements and technology.

Lease Options
3 to 4 year lease options are also available.
• No large, up-front cash outlays
• Competitive interest rates
• Customized payment terms and structures
• Not considered debt