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GSBA Risk Management Services Safety Grant

GEORGIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION INC

Funding Amount

$75,000 (2025-2026 cycle); $60,000 (2024-2025 cycle); $60,000 (2022-2023 cycle)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

GSBA Risk Management Services Safety Grant

Overview: The GSBA Risk Management Services (RMS) Safety Grant provides member school districts with critical funding to implement and improve safety initiatives that protect students, staff, and school communities across Georgia.

Geographic Scope: Georgia (member school districts of GSBA)

Focus Areas:

  • Physical security improvements and equipment

  • Facility and equipment improvements

  • Safety equipment and protective gear

  • Emergency preparedness training and equipment

  • Mental health and well-being programs

  • Prevention and response training

  • Access control and security systems

  • Staff safety equipment (slip-resistant shoes, mats, gloves)

  • Emergency response equipment
  • Eligibility:

  • Must be a member of GSBA Risk Management Services

  • Open to Georgia public school districts
  • Award Amounts:

  • Individual awards typically range from approximately $1,000-$5,000

  • 2025-2026 cycle: Total of $75,000 available with 19 recipients

  • 2024-2025 cycle: Total of $60,000 available with 16 recipients

  • 2022-2023 cycle: Total of $60,000 available with 15 recipients
  • Selection Process:

  • Applications reviewed anonymously by GSBA staff selection committee representing multiple departments within RMS

  • Comparative evaluation to ensure fairness

  • Recipients notified via email upon selection
  • Contact Information:

  • Cliff Cole, GSBA Director of Risk Management Services

  • Phone: 770.962.2985 or 800.226.1856

  • Address: 5120 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

  • Website: gsba.com
  • Background: The program recognizes the paramount importance of safety in Georgia's public schools and provides practical support for diverse safety needs ranging from physical security to training and preventive measures.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    General Requirements:
    1. Be a member of GSBA Risk Management Services
    2. Complete the application form with project details
    3. Submit application by the announced deadline
    4. Provide clear description of safety initiative/equipment needed
    5. Explain how the project addresses safety concerns

    Application Review:
    1. All applications are reviewed anonymously
    2. Evaluation conducted on comparative basis
    3. Selection committee reviews for feasibility and safety impact
    4. Recipients notified via email

    Note: Specific application instructions, forms, and deadlines should be obtained directly from GSBA Risk Management Services. Recent cycles have extended deadlines due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., severe weather).

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsschool-health

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