Opportunity Overview
The Utah State Board of Education administers the School Safety and Security Specialist Stipend Grant as an annual reimbursement program for Utah local education agencies. Each LEA is allocated funds for one School Safety and Security Specialist stipend per school, with each stipend capped at $3,000. A stipend may not be split among multiple individuals.
Deadline and Submission
The current USBE page states that the grant application and School Safety and Security Personnel designations are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The official page does not state a time zone, so Atlas does not infer one. The grant is administered through the Utah Grants Management System.
Eligibility and Required Steps
Eligible applicants are Utah local education agencies responsible for designating a School Safety and Security Specialist at each school. Before an application can be approved, the LEA must complete the School Safety and Security Personnel Accountability Report through the Qualtrics link provided in Utah Grants. Reimbursements are approved after the specialist information has been submitted and verified.
Specialist Requirements
The designated specialist must satisfy the duties described by Utah school-safety law and USBE guidance, including required annual training, collaboration on the School Safety Needs Assessment, coordination with school safety personnel during emergencies, and maintaining current knowledge of required school safety protocols. The specialist may not be the school principal.
Funding and Match
USBE states that each annual stipend is up to $3,000 per school. The controlling public page does not state a non-Federal match or cost-share requirement, and Atlas does not infer one.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. This is a verified Utah education funding opportunity with clear LEA eligibility and a straightforward reimbursement structure. Its formula nature and modest per-school award reduce the need for intensive grant development, but the opportunity is directly relevant to Utah school systems.
N9+ Fit: 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit: 0/100. The verified purpose is a school safety personnel stipend. There is no legitimate role for clinical telehealth, remote physical examination, or QC Healthcare, so Atlas will not force a technology fit.
Next Action
Eligible Utah LEAs should complete the required School Safety and Security Personnel Accountability Report and submit the corresponding Utah Grants application and personnel designations by October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants should confirm the controlling Utah Grants record for any time-zone notation or updated instructions before final submission.