CONCORD, N.H. – The Public School Infrastructure Commission has awarded a total of $8 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 appropriations to fund 259 school safety projects statewide, including just over $2 million to Manchester.
Part of the Security Action for Education (SAFE) grants program, this fourth round of funding will be used to enhance surveillance, emergency alerting and access control at 149 schools in New Hampshire.
“School safety continues to be a top priority, and the State of New Hampshire recognizes the importance of ensuring that students can learn and grow in a safe and secure environment – knowing that meaningful efforts are being made to protect children, educators and staff throughout the school day,” said Commissioner Caitlin D. Davis of the New Hampshire Department of Education.
To date, more than $50 million in Public School Infrastructure funds have been awarded since its inception in fiscal year 2018 – aiming to improve the physical safety of school buildings statewide.
Projects that were prioritized during the fourth round of SAFE grants include new or updated school facility locks, bollards, gates and fencing, as well as the installation of new or updated exterior cameras, camera monitors, blue light emergency beacons, phone systems and exterior door alarms.
“Every dollar spent on making New Hampshire schools safer brings peace of mind to students, staff and parents,” said Robert Buxton, Director of the Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “This continued grant funding shows that school safety remains a priority in the Granite State.”
Schools that were unable to secure SAFE grants in previous rounds were prioritized in the new grant application process, and grants were capped at a total of $150,000 per school. In addition, schools located in communities with lower equalized valuation and median family income were also prioritized. The Manchester School District was awarded the largest number of grants during round four.
The fourth round of SAFE grants application window closed on December 8, 2025. The Department received 702 applications for projects totaling $24 million. The applications were presented to the Public School Infrastructure (PSI) Commission on January 9, 2026. The commission awarded a total of $8 million in FY 2026 and 2027 appropriation. Projects having an anticipated start date prior to July 1, 2026 are being awarded with 2026 appropriations, and are funded in January 2026. All other awarded projects are awarded with FY 2027 appropriation, and will be funded in July 2026.
The commission recommended the newly appropriated funds be awarded to schools that did not receive awards in the prior rounds of the SAFE grant, with any remaining funds being awarded considering the building aid factor with schools located in communities with lower rates being prioritized.
A list of awards for Manchester schools can be found below.
| SAFE Grants – Round 4 – Projects Funded in January 2026, with FY 2026 allocation | |||||||
| SAU # | District | School Name | Requested | Awarded | Status | Project Type | |
| 37 | Manchester | Bakersville School | $ 30,490.00 | $ 30,490.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Bakersville School | $ 50,920.00 | $ 50,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Bakersville School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Beech Street School | $ 53,790.00 | $ 53,790.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Beech Street School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Gossler Park School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Gossler Park School | $ 6,400.00 | $ 6,400.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Gossler Park School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Gossler Park School | $ 4,800.00 | $ 4,480.00 | Reduced Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Green Acres School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Highland-Goffes Falls School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Highland-Goffes Falls School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Hillside Middle School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Hillside Middle School | $ 53,449.00 | $ 53,449.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Hillside Middle School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Jewett School | $ 26,900.00 | $ 16,600.00 | Reduced Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester Central High School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester Central High School | $ 118,000.00 | $ 118,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester Central High School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester School of Technology (High School) | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | McDonough School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 432 | Kreiva Academy Public Charter Scho | Kreiva Academy Public Charter School | $ 27,500.00 | $ 27,500.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| Total | $ 630,169.00 | $ 619,549.00 | |||||
| SAFE Grants – Round 4 – Project Funded in July, 2026, with FY 2027 allocation | |||||||
| SAU # | District | School Name | Requested | Awarded | Status | Project Type | |
| 37 | Manchester | Beech Street School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Gossler Park School | $ 84,000.00 | $ 84,000.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Gossler Park School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Green Acres School | $ 9,900.00 | $ 9,900.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Green Acres School | $ 8,200.00 | $ 8,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Green Acres School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Green Acres School | $ 24,000.01 | $ 24,000.01 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Green Acres School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School | $ 5,600.00 | $ 5,600.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School | $ 53,449.00 | $ 53,449.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Highland-Goffes Falls School | $ 6,160.00 | $ 6,160.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Highland-Goffes Falls School | $ 5,600.00 | $ 5,600.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Highland-Goffes Falls School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Hillside Middle School | $ 6,160.00 | $ 6,160.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Hillside Middle School | $ 3,445.00 | $ 3,445.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Hillside Middle School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Jewett School | $ 95,000.00 | $ 95,000.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Jewett School | $ 10,200.00 | $ 10,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Jewett School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Jewett School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester Memorial High School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester Memorial High School | $ 118,000.00 | $ 118,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester Memorial High School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester Memorial High School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 880.00 | Reduced Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester School of Technology (High School) | $ 53,449.00 | $ 53,449.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester School of Technology (High School) | $ 26,950.00 | $ 26,950.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester School of Technology (High School) | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester West High School | $ 118,000.00 | $ 118,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Manchester West High School | $ 4,800.00 | $ 4,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | McDonough School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | McDonough School | $ 26,900.00 | $ 26,900.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | McDonough School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Middle School At Parkside | $ 43,000.00 | $ 43,000.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Middle School At Parkside | $ 19,500.00 | $ 19,500.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Middle School At Parkside | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Middle School At Parkside | $ 53,449.00 | $ 53,449.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Middle School At Parkside | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Middle School At Parkside | $ 15,800.00 | $ 2,931.00 | Reduced Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Northwest Elementary School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Northwest Elementary School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Northwest Elementary School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Northwest Elementary School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Parker-Varney School | $ 23,000.00 | $ 23,000.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Parker-Varney School | $ 14,500.00 | $ 14,500.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Parker-Varney School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Parker-Varney School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Parker-Varney School | $ 26,900.00 | $ 26,900.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Parker-Varney School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Smyth Road School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Smyth Road School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Smyth Road School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Smyth Road School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Southside Middle School | $ 11,400.00 | $ 11,400.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Southside Middle School | $ 5,100.00 | $ 5,100.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Southside Middle School | $ 4,200.00 | $ 4,200.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Southside Middle School | $ 53,449.00 | $ 53,449.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Southside Middle School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Southside Middle School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Webster School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Webster School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| 37 | Manchester | Webster School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Weston Elementary School | $ 2,800.00 | $ 2,800.00 | Full Award | Access Control | |
| 37 | Manchester | Weston Elementary School | $ 24,000.00 | $ 24,000.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Weston Elementary School | $ 26,920.00 | $ 26,920.00 | Full Award | Emergency Alerting | |
| 37 | Manchester | Weston Elementary School | $ 15,800.00 | $ 15,800.00 | Full Award | Surveillance | |
| Total | $ 1,535,471.01 | $ 1,507,682.01 | |||||