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Latest News
DHS Awards $18 Million to Law Enforcement, Public Health, and Nonprofits in Underserved Communities to Help Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded 35 grants, totaling $18 million, under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024. The TVTP Grant Program provides funding to eligible applicants to develop sustainable, multidisciplinary targeted violence and terrorism prevention capabilities in local communities, to pilot innovative prevention approaches, and to identify prevention best practices that can be replicated in communities across the country. Learn More
Justice Department Releases Webinar on Designing Accessible Public Schools
In response to a recent Government Accountability Office report, the Justice Department, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Education, recently developed a virtual training on designing accessible public school buildings. The training video describes accessibility features schools should consider to ensure they are accessible to students with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn More
FCC Announces Application Filing Window for Cybersecurity Pilot Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the application filing window for the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program will open on September 17 and close on November 1. During the application filing window, eligible schools, libraries, and consortia can apply to participate in the three-year, $200 million pilot by completing Part 1 of the FCC Form 484 to provide information about their cybersecurity needs, experience, and plans to use the funding. Applicants selected to participate in the program will be eligible to seek reimbursement for a wide variety of cybersecurity services and equipment. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
New SchoolSafety.gov Issue Brief: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Strategies and Resources
Bullying is a widespread issue in the United States and can have profound negative impacts on K-12 students and the broader school community. SchoolSafety.gov’s new issue brief highlights information on the prevalence of bullying and its potential indicators, details on its connection to youth suicide risk, and school-based prevention strategies. It also includes a listing of resources, trainings, and guides to support schools in their bullying prevention 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 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
October
10
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - State Solicitation
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October
16
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation
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Events
September
26
2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security
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September
30
BJA STOP: CVI Approaches - Understanding the Impacts of Youth Violence
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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.
Communications Center
Download and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.