School security remains a major concern for communities across the country, and New Hampshire has become one of the latest states to provide funding to help keep students and educators safe.
Specifically, the state’s Public School Infrastructure Commission awarded a total of $8 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 appropriations to fund 259 school safety projects statewide. Part of the Security Action for Education (SAFE) grants program, this fourth round of funding will be used to enhance surveillance, emergency alerting, and access control at 149 schools in New Hampshire.
“School safety continues to be a top priority, and the state of New Hampshire recognizes the importance of ensuring that students can learn and grow in a safe and secure environment—knowing that meaningful efforts are being made to protect children, educators, and staff throughout the school day,” said New Hampshire Education Commissioner Caitlin D. Davis.
To date, more than $50 million in Public School Infrastructure funds have been awarded since its inception in fiscal year 2018—aiming to improve the physical safety of school buildings statewide.
Projects that were prioritized during the fourth round of SAFE grants include new or updated school facility locks, bollards, gates, and fencing, as well as the installation of new or updated exterior cameras, camera monitors, blue light emergency beacons, phone systems, and exterior door alarms.
Schools that were unable to secure SAFE grants in previous rounds were prioritized in the new grant application process, and grants were capped at a total of $150,000 per school. In addition, schools located in communities with lower equalized valuation and median family income were also prioritized.
The full list of awardees is available here.
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