Find Resources to Create a Safer School
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Latest News
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1 Billion in Funding for First-Ever State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program specifically for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments across the country. The State and Local Cybersecurity Program provides $1 billion in funding over four years to support SLT efforts to address cyber risk to their information systems. K-12 school districts will have access to the grant program through their states and will be able to use funds to support cybersecurity best practices. Learn More
CISA, FBI, MS-ISAC Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on #StopRansomware: Vice Society
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory, #StopRansomware: Vice Society, to disseminate tactics, techniques, and procedures and indicators of compromise associated with Vice Society actors. Vice Society uses ransomware attacks against the education sector to gain access to, and threaten exposure of, sensitive personal information regarding students and staff for financial gain. Read the Advisory
Resource Spotlight
Plan for Emergencies Using the Five Preparedness Mission Areas
Emergency planning is a key component of school safety and can include a comprehensive approach that effectively integrates the five preparedness mission areas: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Access our latest infographic to learn more about the mission areas and how they can be implemented as part of your school safety and emergency planning efforts.
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
October
13
Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)
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November
15
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
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Events
October
4
Mental Health Learning Series: Evidence in Action: How States and Districts can Promote Mental Health
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October
11
Mental Health Learning Series: The Importance of Trauma Informed Pedagogy and Student Identity in Mental Health
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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.