School Safely National Activities
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- School Safety Enhancement Deadline: Jul 28, 2026
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.184 (USAspending.gov).
- Educational Service Unit $15,000,000
- Commonwealth Of Virginia State Board Of Education $15,000,000
- School Board Of Miami-Dade County $15,000,000
- Dougherty County School System $14,999,820
- Birmingham Board Of Education $14,995,084
- Gwinnett County Board Of Education $14,438,465
- Northern Kentucky Cooperative For Educational Services, Inc. $13,263,481
- Department Of Education New Hampshire $13,099,202
- Bibb County School District $12,848,369
- Iredell-Statesville Schools $12,830,853
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To improve students' safety and well-being during and after the school day.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- State
- U.S. territories
Primarily State educational agencies, and local educational agencies. Some subgrant programs include institutions of higher education as eligible entities.
Beneficiaries
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State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, students, teachers, and other school personnel, and public and private organizations and institutions will benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 3474, 2 CFR 3485, 34 CFR 299, and the Education Department General Education Regulations in 34 CFR 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 97, 98, and 99 apply to this program. Applications or proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance with applicable program announcements.
Award Procedure
After completion of competitive peer review of applications, the Department of Education makes the final decision on the approval and funding of applications.
The estimated amount of time needed to approve/disapprove an application is five months following the application deadline date.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Projects funded under this program support activities to foster a safe, secure, and supportive school and community environment conducive to teaching and learning, including through drug prevention efforts; facilitate emergency management and preparedness, as well as recovery from traumatic events; and increase the availability of school-based mental health service providers for students. The Secretary may fund applications that address specific priorities and requirements published in the Federal Register.
Required Documentation
See above.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements