The funds can be spent on “eligible security improvements” that help these organizations prevent, prepare for or respond to attacks, as well as to hire a resource officer, special duty police officer or licensed security guards.
It can also be used to pay for emergency training and to purchase equipment that can help with emergency communication, management and response.
Grants are administered by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Each applicant can be awarded up to $100,000.
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