Enhance School Safety Incident Response Grant
The Office of School Safety is pleased to announce the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Enhance School Safety Incident Response (ESSIR) FY27 grant program.
This program provides $240,000 in funding to support eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in developing and delivering specialized school safety incident response training programs for Colorado law enforcement personnel. Our goal is to enhance law enforcement's capacity to respond effectively to incidents within public schools through collaborative training.
Key Program Information:
- Total Funding Available: $240,000
- Performance Period: October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Submission Deadline: September 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST
For full eligibility criteria and application requirements, we encourage organizations with experience in law enforcement training and a strong commitment to working with local education providers and first responders to review the ESSIR FY27 Program Guidelines, found on the FY2027 ESSIR Announcement webpage.
