Skip to main content

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 safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators.

Learn More

Latest News

Online Safety During Winter Break

Children may spend more time online while at home during winter break. To promote digital safety and help protect students against forms of online exploitation, school communities can educate families about online risks and how to avoid them, as well as encourage open and ongoing communication on safe digital habits. Learn More

SAMHSA Releases Resources to Help Communities Address Trauma from Gun Violence

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released new resources to help communities address the mental health impacts of gun violence. These resources include tips for helping children cope with grief, best practices for schools to address trauma and behavioral health, and lessons learned from community programs. These resources aim to support the resilience and recovery of children, youth, and families affected by traumatic events.  Learn More

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.

Upcoming Opportunities image

Grants

January
24

Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS)
Learn More

December
31

Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV)
Learn More

View All Grants

Events

December
12

Leveraging Emergency Management to Prepare and Plan for a Mass Violence Incident
Learn More

December 18, 2024, February 19 and April 16, 2025

Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Learn More

View All Events
Grants Finder Tool

Grants Finder Tool

Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.

Find a Grant
State Search Tool

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.

Explore Your State
Resource Search

Resource Search

Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.

Search Resources
Safety Readiness Tool

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.

Start the Assessment
Communications Center

Communications Center

Download and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.

Visit the Center