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 safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators.
Resource Spotlight
Build Your School Safety Toolbox
SchoolSafety.gov’s Back-to-School Toolbox highlights fact sheets, guides, and other resources that K-12 communities can use to enhance or inform school safety efforts this year. Find tools to support emergency preparedness, violence prevention and response, student online safety, and more.
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
August
27
Safer Outcomes: Enhancing Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement
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October
15
Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
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Events
August
19
National Student Privacy & Data Security Summer Webinar Series: Data Security Best Practices and Incident Response
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August
26
National Student Privacy & Data Security Summer Webinar Series: FERPA Scenarios: FAQs & Facts
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
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Grants Finder Tool
Find a GrantUse the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
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State Search Tool
Explore Your StateDiscover 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
Search ResourcesFind resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
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Safety Readiness Tool
Start the AssessmentIdentify 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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Communications Center
Visit the CenterDownload and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.
