Soft Target Program for Overseas Schools
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
Improve physical security of overseas schools to deter or lessen the impact of terrorism and/or violent crime.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Eligible overseas schools with U.S. Department of State dependents in attendance.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Regional Security Officers meet with school officials to discuss threats, vulnerabilities, and possible remedial action. RSOs prepare and send an official cable outlining recommendations, rationale, budgetary cost estimates, and school specific data. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security, along with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations jointly review the funding request to verify that it meets the program criteria, that the recommendations are prudent, and that the cost estimates are reasonable.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 15 to 30 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Overseas Schools Security Grant Program (OSSGP) provides grants to eligible overseas schools to enhance the physical and technical security of the facility. To be eligible for an OSSGP grant, the school must have at least one U.S. Department of State dependent in attendance.
Mission Categories
Primary: Educational Facilities
Other categories:
Elementary and Secondary Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To fund the implementation of physical security upgrades at eligible overseas schools.
Restrictions
The funding award may only be used for approved security upgrades, which will be detailed in the award package.
Required Documentation
Every request for an Overseas Schools Security Grant Program grant must be submitted via an official cable from the applicable overseas post under the authority of the Ambassador. Funding is provided via a grant issued by one of two grant offices within the State Department. The grant office is determined by whether the school is a Department-assisted school or not.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles