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Federal Agencies Offer Self-Conducted Tabletop Exercises to Assess Preparedness

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offer a range of exercises and preparedness tools to help schools prepare for emergency situations and threats. Use the DHS, CISA, and FEMA resources to test your school’s or district’s emergency plans, protocols, and procedures and to initiate preparedness discussions within your community. Access DHS Exercise Starter Kits

Multiple Federal Agencies Release Funding Opportunities

Several federal grant programs on a range of school safety topics, including student mental health and targeted violence prevention, have recently opened application periods. Learn more about these grants and find additional school safety-related funding opportunities on the SchoolSafety.gov Grants Finder Tool. Explore Grants

FBI and CISA Release Cybersecurity Advisory on #StopRansomware: Royal Ransomware

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) #StopRansomware: Royal Ransomware with recommended actions and mitigations to protect against Royal ransomware used by threat actors. Royal ransomware attacks have spread across numerous critical infrastructure sectors, including education facilities. CISA and the FBI encourage organizations to review the CSA and implement the recommendations in the Mitigations section to reduce the likelihood and impact of ransomware incidents. Download the CSA

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.

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Grants

April
24

Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence
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April
25

Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program
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Events

April
4

Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Technical Assistance Webinar Series
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April
4

Understanding and Planning for Bombing Incidents
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Grants Finder Tool

Grants Finder Tool

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

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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.

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Resource Search

Resource Search

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

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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.

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