BWC School Safety and Security Grant Program (SSGP) (Ohio)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation (BWC)

    Summary

    The Bureau of Workers' Compensation's (BWC) School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG) Program provides assistance to Ohio employers with ensuring the safety of their staff who instruct children throughout the state through the purchase of equipment to substantially improve the safety and security of facilities, and to reduce or eliminate injuries or illnesses associated with providing educational services to children.

     

    History of Funding

    Past grant recipients may be viewed at https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-services/safety-grants/past-safety-grant-recipients

    Additional Information

    Allowable expenses include:

    • Employee safety interventions.
      • Flooring/Floor coatings designed to reduce slip hazards.
      • Lightweight lunch tables that reduce lifting and handling hazards.
      • Safe food fryers.
      • Cutting/slicing equipment.
      • Floor cleaning machines.
    • Incident response equipment.
      • Equipment bags/backpacks stocked with trauma first aid supplies.
      • Two-way communication devices and software designed to directly interface with emergency responder radio systems.
      • School-wide panic alarm/panic button system.
    • Building/grounds/transportation security.
      • Interior and exterior security doors and mechanisms (e.g., panic bars or other fire code compliant door locking mechanisms, bullet proof glass, bullet resistant coating materials for existing glass, security window film).
      • Protective vehicle crash barriers in front of entrances.
      • Modifications of building/facility entrances to restrict access.
      • Secured keycard systems.
      • Metal detectors (fixed or portable).
      • Security cameras.
      • Emergency (police dispatch) call poles.
    • HVAC/IAC improvements
      • HVAC inspection and assessment
      • HVAC improvement and maintenance
      • Secondary devices

    Contacts

    BWC Staff

    BWC Staff
    30 W. Spring St.
    Columbus, OH 43215-2256
    1-800-644-6292
    1-866-336-8352
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The program is only available to Ohio employers that operate licensed preschool through 12th grade educational facilities.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are accepted at any time. Occasionally, these funds are depleted before year-end. In those cases, the funder will hold applications until the next fiscal year. Contact the Ohio BWC for further information.

    Award Details

    Eligible employers may receive up to $40,000 for the duration of the program. A 3-to-1 match is required.

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