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Federal Government Releases Sustainable and Healthy Schools Toolkit
The federal government released the 2024 White House Toolkit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 Schools, a newly updated publication that highlights how schools can use federal resources to address school infrastructure needs. The toolkit provides an overview of funding, programs, and technical assistance to support schools, teachers, and students in achieving energy efficiency, resilience to extreme weather, and cleaner air, water, and transportation. Learn More
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. Explore Grants
Resource Spotlight
Create Trauma-Informed Schools to Promote Student Well-Being and Supportive Learning Environments
Trauma and traumatic stress can have significant impacts on a child’s emotional well-being, mental health, and cognitive learning. A trauma-informed school can promote a sense of safety and support, lessen the escalation of mental health issues associated with trauma, and better position students for success. Download our new issue brief to learn more about the impact of trauma and strategies and resources to build trauma-informed schools.
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
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Mental Health Services Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program
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May
31
School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Grant Program
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Events
June
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STOP School-Based CVI: Peer Engagement - Summer Planning
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June
5
Human Trafficking Webinar Series - How to Talk with Youth About Human Trafficking & Exploitation
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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.