Nonpublic School Safety Equipment (NPSE) Grant
The purpose of the Nonpublic School Safety Equipment Grant is to provide religious and independent schools with reimbursement for expenditures related to certain school safety and health expenses. After consultation with community and school leaders, Governor Hochul and the New York State Education Department are making $45 million in Nonpublic School Safety Equipment (NPSE) non-competitive Grant funding available immediately. The (FY 22/23, SY 23/24) year 10 NPSE grant will be allocated on a per-student basis and provide religious and independent schools with reimbursement for expenditures related to certain school safety and health expenses.
The competitive grant process to fund remediation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and appurtenances, equipment and systems related to health and safety will be posted.
Carryover from previous years’ allocations and the revised NPSE guidance document will follow.
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Grant Opportunity Name |
Nonpublic School Safety Equipment (NPSE) |
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Grant Format |
Categorical, Reimbursement |
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Grant Type |
Non-Competitive, Formula Driven* |
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Inaugural Year |
2013-2014 |
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Grant Cycle |
1-year |
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Current Year |
Year 10 (2022-2023 School Year) |
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Application |
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Grant Guidance |
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Eligibility Dates |
4/01/2013 - 4/30/2024 |
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Claim Submission Deadline |
6/27/2024 |
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Workshop/Tutorial |
N/A |
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Total Funding Available |
$45M |
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Anticipated Amount of Award(s) |
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Purpose |
Reimbursement for expenditures related to certain school safety and health expenses |
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Eligibility |
- Currently open, P-12 |
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Allocation Methodology |
The annual NPSE allocation is calculated based on the prior year statewide total of nonpublic school student enrollments. Once a total number of students is established on a state level, a per pupil rate is calculated as well as the total amount of funds available to an individual school. |
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Contact Name |
Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) |
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Contact Email |
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Current Solicitation |
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*Beginning in 2025 there will be a competitive component (RFP application) |
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Academic |
Mandated |
Mathematics, Science, & Technology Teachers |
Nonpublic School |
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New York State Education Department- ORISS
89 Washington Avenue
Room 1078 EBA
Albany, New York 12234
Phone:(518) 474-3936
Fax: (518) 474-4674