Funding and Grants

Securing Financial Support for School Safety

Every school deserves access to life-saving security measures. The LockOut Co. helps educational institutions navigate funding opportunities and secure financial support for implementing comprehensive safety solutions.

Federal and State Funding Opportunities

Grants and funding become available at different times throughout the year. Check back regularly to get up-to-date information on available funding, eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements.

Section 97c School Safety Funding

This Michigan grant provides funding to contract with a vendor for the completion of comprehensive safety and security assessments in schools operated by the district, intermediate district, or public school academy.

Application Period: Re-opened on October 3, 2024

 Award Range: Up to $2,000 per building. Awards available on a first-come, first served basis.

State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)

Supports implementation of state homeland security strategies to address identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs.

COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)

The COPS SVPP grant provides federal funding for security equipment installation, technology upgrades, staff training programs, threat assessment improvements, and more.

LockOut Eligible Products and Services

  • The SmartBootSystem®
  • The Silent Boot System
  • The Mass Alert Lockdown System
  • Emergency Preparedness Training

Application Period: Closed for FY2024. Annual submissions open January through March

Award Range: Maximum of $500,000 per recipient

Match Requirement: 25% local match

Creative Fundraising Solutions

Adopt-a-Door Program

Transform your security initiative into a community-wide effort:

Apex Leadership Co. Fundraising Events

Raise funds while having fun! Apex Leadership Co. offers elementary school fundraising programs that engage students and bring in maximum funds to support your school. The fundraiser is a two-week interactive leadership program combined with a fitness-themed event finale, complete with daily leadership lessons, class challenges, and prizes. Choose from four different elementary-level events, two middle school programs, or work with the Apex team to design custom events for high school students.

The LockOut Co. is not affiliated with Apex Leadership Co., but we proudly recommend their school fundraising events.

Additional Fundraising Strategies
Financial Solutions

Zero-Interest Financing
The LockOut Co. offers special financing options to help organizations invest in facility safety:

Save With an HPS Membership

The LockOut Co. is a proud partner of HPS, a group purchasing organization. If your organization is an HPS member, you are eligible for discounts on our products and services! Talk with your HPS sales representative and mention our contract number, Contract 462, to take advantage of these benefits.

Grant Application Support and Review

The grant application process can be intimidating, especially when critical funding is on the line. Our team knows how to make an application stand out, giving your school the best chance at securing funding. Since 2014, we have helped 60 districts secure more than $4 million of funding for school safety initiatives. Now, let us help yours! Our team assists with:

  • Determining eligibility
  • Reviewing grant applications
  • Providing project and budget narratives
  • Providing technical specifications and product descriptions
  • Establishing implementation timelines
  • Providing supporting documentation

We are currently providing assistance with applications for the following grants:

Success Stories
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Note: Grant availability and program details subject to change. Contact The LockOut Co. for current information and eligibility requirements.

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