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
Department of Justice Awards Nearly $190 Million in Grants to Support School Safety
The U.S. Department of Justice announced nearly $190 million in funding from grant programs aimed to improve school safety. The grants will help institute safety measures in and around schools, support school violence prevention efforts, provide training to school personnel and students, implement evidence-based threat assessments, and fund research and evaluation on the causes and consequences of school violence. Read More
Department of Education Announces $280 Million in Funding to Increase School-Based Mental Health Providers
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced two grant programs totaling $280 million to increase access to mental health services for students, funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The programs provide funding to schools to increase the number of credentialed school-based mental health professionals and to support districts in hiring additional school-based mental health service providers in high-need districts by boosting the mental health profession pipeline. Read More
Resource Spotlight
Protect Against Threats with Physical Security Resources
In today’s environment, K-12 schools face a range of threats, including acts of violence, natural disasters, and emergency situations. Schools can work to prepare for and protect against these threats by taking proactive measures to improve the physical security of campuses, buildings, and classrooms. Use SchoolSafety.gov’s latest one-pager to learn more about these physical security strategies and aligned resources.
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
December
30
Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV)
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Events
December
8
Navigating Mature and Emerging IAQ Technologies in Your Schools for COVID and Beyond
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January
9
Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Webinar Series: The Fundamentals of Trauma
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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.