It's clear today that improved school security is a necessity, not a luxury. That's why many government agencies and private organizations offer grants and other funding to schools that need help paying for the security systems that will provide peace of mind.

• Grants.gov is a U.S. government site that includes more than 1,000 grant programs, allowing you to search for security grants and apply to them online.
• Ingersoll Rand Financial Services includes information on a wide range of funding programs, including loans, leasing and municipal funding for security systems