Press Release

School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Announcement

The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) announces the availability of funds through the School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program created by the Colorado State Legislature's SB18-158.  The SAFER Grant Program provides funding for interoperable communication hardware, software, equipment maintenance, and training to allow for seamless communications between existing school communications systems and first responder communications systems.  

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9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Suite 200
Centennial, CO  80112

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