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
Prepare Students to Have Safe Online Experiences
Students are faced with countless choices and expansive information while online. Help prepare children to make safe and informed digital decisions using the educational program Youville. Lesson plans and activities are designed to teach youth about privacy and online safety, digital citizenship, understanding advertising, and spotting and avoiding scams.
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
July
13
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Category I, National Center for Child Traumatic Stress
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July
15
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Category II, Treatment and Service Adaptation (TSA) Centers
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Events
June
30
FY26 School Violence Prevention Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar
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July
7
FY26 COPS Hiring Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar
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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.
