
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
2022 School Pulse Panel Data Shows Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Schools
A new survey from the National Center for Education Statistics found that 70 percent of public schools reported that the percentage of students who have sought mental health services increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey also revealed data on the ability of schools to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need as well as the implementation of social and emotional health programs. Learn More
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
Resource Spotlight
Find State-Specific School Safety Resources
The State Search Tool allows members of the K-12 school community to access state-level school safety information, guidance, and resources, as well as connect with their state and local contacts on critical school safety topics.

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
July
27
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
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December
30
American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief
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Events
June
27
Virtual Q&A: Post-Award Management
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June
28
Overview of Criminal Extremist Hate Groups
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