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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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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)

Grant Format

Categorical, Reimbursement

Grant Type

Non-Competitive, Formula Driven*

Inaugural Year

2013-2014

Grant Cycle

1-year

Current Year

Year 10 (2022-2023 School Year)

Application

NPSE Y10 Application Instructions

Grant Guidance

NPSE Y10 Guidance

Eligibility Dates

4/01/2013 - 4/30/2024
Dependent on a number of variables.Ìý Please refer to Program Guidance for more information.

Claim Submission Deadline

6/27/2024

Workshop/Tutorial

N/A

Total Funding Available

$45M

Anticipated Amount of Award(s)

NPSE Y10 School Allocations

Purpose

Reimbursement for expenditures related to certain school safety and health expenses

Eligibility

- Currently open, P-12
- Religious & Independent Schools (non-profit or not-for-profit)
- Have a valid OSC Vendor ID

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.

Contact Name

Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS)

Contact Email

NPSE-ORISS@nysed.gov

Current SolicitationÌý

NPSE Y10 Grant Solicitation Notice

*Beginning in 2025 there will be a competitive component (RFP application)

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Contact Information

Academic
Intervention Services
(AIS)

Art & Music Teacher Salary
(AMTS)

Mandated
Services Aid (MSA) & ComprehensiveÌý
Attendance Policy (CAP)

Mathematics, Science, & Technology Teachers
(MST)

Nonpublic School
Safety Equipment
(NPSE)

AIS-ORISS@nysed.gov

AMTS-ORISS@nysed.gov

MSA-CAP-ORISS@nysed.gov

MST-ORISS@nysed.gov

NPSE-ORISS@nysed.gov

Â鶹¹ÙÍø- ORISS
89 Washington Avenue
Room 1078 EBA
Albany, New York 12234
Phone:(518) 474-3936
Fax: (518) 474-4674

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