| Program: |
Safe Passage Program |
| Total Budget: |
$520,000 |
| Grant Period: |
July 15, 2025 - July 14, 2026 |
| Program Director: |
Malika McCall |
Budget Summary
| Category |
Amount |
Percentage |
| Personnel |
$390,000 |
75% |
| Equipment and Supplies |
$52,000 |
10% |
| Training and Professional Development |
$41,600 |
8% |
| Program Operations |
$26,000 |
5% |
| Administrative Costs |
$10,400 |
2% |
| TOTAL |
$520,000 |
100% |
Detailed Budget Breakdown
1. Personnel (75% - $390,000)
| Position |
Number |
Annual Salary |
Total Cost |
Justification |
| Safe Passage Worker |
16 |
$20,000 |
$320,000 |
Full-time equivalent positions providing daily coverage at all corner locations |
| Site Supervisor |
2 |
$25,000 |
$50,000 |
Experienced supervisors providing coordination and oversight |
| Administrative Coordinator |
1 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
Part-time administrative support for program operations |
2. Equipment and Supplies (10% - $52,000)
| Item |
Quantity |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost |
Justification |
| Professional Uniforms |
20 sets |
$150 |
$3,000 |
Professional identification and authority |
| Two-way Radios |
20 sets |
$200 |
$4,000 |
Essential for coordinated response |
| Safety Equipment |
Complete set |
- |
$5,000 |
Reflective vests, stop signs, safety cones |
| Identification Materials |
Complete set |
- |
$2,000 |
Official badges, ID cards, lanyards |
| Program Supplies |
Annual |
- |
$3,000 |
Office supplies, forms, documentation |
| Equipment Replacement |
Annual |
- |
$35,000 |
Replacement and maintenance throughout year |
3. Training and Professional Development (8% - $41,600)
| Component |
Frequency |
Cost |
Total |
Justification |
| Initial Training Program |
40 hours × 18 staff |
$25/hour |
$18,000 |
Comprehensive training in conflict de-escalation and crisis intervention |
| Monthly Professional Development |
12 sessions |
$500/session |
$6,000 |
Continuous skill development and program quality |
| Team Building Activities |
12 activities |
$1,300/activity |
$15,600 |
Staff morale, retention, and program sustainability |
| Staff Recognition Programs |
4 events |
$500/event |
$2,000 |
Staff appreciation supporting retention and motivation |
4. Program Operations (5% - $26,000)
| Component |
Annual Cost |
Justification |
| Transportation |
$8,000 |
Staff transportation to training and activities |
| Communications |
$3,600 |
Cell phone service for supervisors and emergency communication |
| Program Materials |
$5,000 |
Educational materials, community outreach supplies |
| Utilities and Facilities |
$6,000 |
Basic facility costs for program operations |
| Insurance and Liability |
$3,400 |
Additional insurance coverage for program activities |
5. Administrative Costs (2% - $10,400)
| Component |
Annual Cost |
Justification |
| Financial Management |
$6,000 |
Professional bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting |
| Program Evaluation |
$2,400 |
Data collection, analysis, and evaluation reporting |
| Grant Reporting and Compliance |
$2,000 |
Grant reporting and compliance monitoring |
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
- Per-Student Investment: $200 annually (2,600+ students served)
- Per-Corner Coverage: $32,500 annually (16 corners covered)
- Return on Investment: Violence prevention, improved educational outcomes, increased community safety
Budget Justification Summary
This budget represents a strategic investment in evidence-based school zone safety programming that leverages community relationships and professional training to create measurable improvements in student safety. The allocation prioritizes personnel costs (75%) recognizing that effective violence prevention requires consistent human presence and relationship building.
Equipment and supply costs (10%) ensure professional standards and effective communication, while training and professional development (8%) maintain program quality and staff effectiveness. Operational costs (5%) support essential program functions, and administrative costs (2%) ensure proper financial management and compliance.