Quick View Campus Security Support Program Grant

Summary

To support Ohio institutions of higher education as they work to foster a safe and respectful education environment, the Ohio Department of Higher Education (“ODHE”), per Section 381.220 of Amended Substitute House Bill 96 of the 136th General Assembly, was charged with developing the guidelines and procedures to apply for funding through the Campus Security Support Program Grant. 

Through the Campus Security Support Program Grant, ODHE seeks proposals from institutionally sanctioned student organizations at Ohio colleges and universities who are affiliated with communities that are at risk for increased threats of violent crime, terror attacks, hate crimes, or harassment to enhance security measures and increase student safety.

Additional Information

The schedule below may be revised by the Chancellor, at the discretion of the Chancellor. Any changes will be communicated to applicants.

Request for Proposals Released October 9, 2025Proposal Questions from Interested Parties October 9 – 24, 2025
Call to review the RFP at 10 am October 21, 2025
Proposals Due by 12:00 p.m. November 19, 2025 to ODHEsafetygrants@highered.ohio.gov
Proposal Review Period November 19 – December 19, 2025
Notification of Awarded Proposals December 19, 2025

The Chancellor will provide information to interested parties and provide assistance to potential applicants by responding to questions submitted via e-mail to: ODHEsafetygrants@highered.ohio.gov by the deadline.
Individuals interested in participating in the call on October 21, 2025 at 10:00 am, can do so through the following link:

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2185158-dcf3-4e9e-b79b-37cf6f60dc79@50f8fcc4-94d8-4f07-84eb-36ed57c7c8a2

Questions must be submitted by October 24, 2025, to ensure an answer by October 29, 2025.
Responses will be posted at https://rfp.ohiohighered.org/