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Latest News
DOJ Releases School Safety Funding Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced multiple school safety funding opportunities available through the Students, Teachers, Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Grant Program. These include the FY24 STOP School Violence Program Competitive Solicitation, which provides funding to increase school safety by implementing solutions that will improve school climate. Other funding opportunities include the School Violence Prevention Program, which provides funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology, and Enhancing School Capacity To Address Youth Violence, which supports targeted efforts to address youth violence through evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts in a K-12 school-based setting. Interested applicants can attend a webinar on May 9 to learn more about these funding opportunities. Explore Grants
Applications Open for Several DHS FY24 Grant Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently opened several grant programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, including the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program, the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), and the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). The TVTP grant provides funding to establish or enhance capabilities to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. Among other DHS preparedness grants, the NSGP and HSGP provide funding to help organizations prepare for, prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism and disasters. Visit the Grants Finder Tool to learn more about these grants and how they can be applied to strengthen school safety, enhance collaboration, and improve emergency planning and preparedness. Learn More
DHS Launches Know2Protect Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child ExploitationTM, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners. Through Know2Protect, DHS and its partners will educate and empower young people, parents, and trusted adults on ways to prevent and combat exploitation and abuse both on and offline, explain how to report incidents of these crimes, and offer support resources for victims and survivors of online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
Enhance Student and School Safety Through Reporting Programs
Reporting programs for K-12 schools and districts can serve as vital channels for students and school community members to report concerns regarding wellness and safety. When concerns are identified, schools can facilitate early intervention and support for students in need, better address issues such as bullying and suicide risk, and in some cases, prevent potential acts of targeted violence. Download our new infographic to learn about strategies and resources to create, improve, and sustain reporting programs that can enhance school safety.
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 and subtopics.
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
May
17
Fiscal Year 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program
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May
31
School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Grant Program
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Events
May 8, July 11, and September 12, 2024
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
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May
9
STOP School Violence Program FY 2024 Solicitation
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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.