Washington State Funding
State Funding
Washington supports school safety through state infrastructure grants, emergency response system requirements, and federally supported nonprofit security funding.
School Security and Preparedness Infrastructure Grant
The School Security and Preparedness Infrastructure Grant is a state competitive grant opportunity administered through the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The program provides funding to increase the physical security of K–12 public school facilities and campuses. Eligible applicants include school districts.
The current FP 507 grant cycle provides $6 million in funding, with a maximum award of $500,000. The project period runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
Eligible projects may include:
- entrance and door security, including panic buttons;
- fencing;
- perimeter security infrastructure;
- construction or infrastructure improvements that direct visitors through fewer entry points;
- repairs or upgrades to existing physical security infrastructure;
- infrastructure designed to support faster law enforcement response;
- planning grants to improve school security.
The application deadline for this cycle was November 12, 2025, so schools should verify with OSPI whether any future grant rounds become available.
Washington Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The Washington Nonprofit Security Grant Program is part of FEMA’s federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program and is administered at the state level by the Washington Military Department.
The program supports eligible nonprofit organizations that may be at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack. Eligible applicants may include qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, such as nonprofit private schools, faith-based organizations, nonprofit healthcare facilities, and other eligible community organizations.
Funding may support target hardening, physical security improvements, cybersecurity, facility protection, emergency preparedness, and security-related training.
Eligible projects may include:
- access-control systems;
- surveillance equipment;
- alarms and alert systems;
- protective lighting;
- cybersecurity improvements;
- emergency planning;
- security training;
- other approved preparedness measures.
For FY2026, Washington required a Notice of Intent by June 30, 2026, and full applications were due by July 7, 2026. As of July 29, 2026, this application window is closed. Organizations should monitor the Washington Military Department for future NSGP funding opportunities.
Alyssa’s Law in Washington
SB 5004
Washington enacted SB 5004, also known as Alyssa’s Law, in 2025. The law updates emergency response system requirements for public schools, including the use of panic or alert buttons.
Under the law, school districts must work with local law enforcement agencies, public safety answering points, and safety and security staff to develop emergency response systems that use evolving technology to speed the arrival and response of law enforcement during a school threat or emergency.
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