Find Resources to Create a Safer School
SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and grow.
Latest News
CISA’s Shields Up Campaign Offers Guidance on Addressing Malicious Cyber Activity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Shields Up campaign provides the latest guidance on how all communities, including K-12 districts, schools, and families, can protect against cyberattacks and improve cyber hygiene. Learn More
New School Safety Funding Opportunities Available
New Federal school safety grants and funding opportunities have been added to SchoolSafety.gov’s Grants Finder Tool. Search the Grants Finder Tool to view available school safety grants, along with key application details, to help keep your school community safe. Explore New Grants
New CDC Data Shines Light on Youth Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data from the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey highlighting the magnitude of the challenges our nation’s youth faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings also showed that school connectedness had an important effect on students during a time of severe disruption. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
Take Action This Mental Health Awareness Month
Schools are critical partners in supporting the mental health and well-being of students, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about how schools can help foster a sense of safety and support, implement mental health services and programs, and create better outcomes for our nation's students in this resource infographic.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness, subtopics, and planning type.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
May
24
Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence
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June
6
Enhancing School Capacity To Address Youth Violence
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Events
May
23
Recovery to Thriving: Supporting Mental Health and Students With Disabilities
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May
25
Fiscal Year 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
Grants Finder Tool
Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
State Search Tool
Discover your state’s school safety programs and regional contacts from federal agencies. These contacts and programs can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan.
Resource Search
Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
Safety Readiness Tool
Identify the efforts you’re taking to address the foundational elements of school safety. Get a personalized action plan with next steps and resources for your school to consider.