Eagle Eye Networks, a global company in cloud video surveillance, launched the $1 million 2026 Drako Smart Video Security Grant for Schools, dedicated to strengthening safety and security for students, staff and community members in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Awardees may use the grant to implement Eagle Eye’s new AI Camera Gun Detection.

“We are on a mission at Eagle Eye to help schools change the way they use security cameras,” said Dean Drako, CEO, Eagle Eye. “Eagle Eye AI Gun Detection integrates with existing security cameras to detect brandished firearms in real-time, enabling proactive responses during an emergency.”

Grant recipients may receive up to one year of funding for the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) and associated components. This smart video security solution includes security cameras, gun detection, 911 camera sharing, cloud storage, vape sensors, centralized management and built-in analytics and AI features to help schools quickly address security issues and improve operations. Schools can use their existing security cameras and have the option to integrate their on-site surveillance system into the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS.

This is the third time that Eagle Eye Networks has funded a Drako Smart Video Security Grants for Schools. More than $2 million has been awarded to U.S. schools through this grant. 

Applications are being accepted starting today. Grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis.