School Safely National Activities

 

To improve students' safety and well-being during and after the school day.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
84.184
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 104 continuation and 3 new grant awards will be made, in addition to the provision of technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education. 3 new and 104 continuation grant awards were made, in addition to the provision of technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Year 2017 104 continuation grant awards will be made, in addition to the provision of technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Year 2018 25 new and 104 continuation grant awards were made, in addition to the provision of technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Year 2019 56 new and 79 continuation awards were made, in addition to the provision of technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Year 2020 6 new and 136 continuation awards were made, in addition to the provision of technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Year 2021 An estimated 142 continuation awards will be made.
Fiscal Year 2022 Made 237 new and continuation awards.
Authorization
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Title IV, Part F, Subpart 3, Section 4631
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Primarily State educational agencies, and local educational agencies.
Beneficiary Eligibility
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.
Credentials/Documentation
See above.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. See above.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 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.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
The estimated amount of time needed to approve/disapprove an application is five months following the application deadline date.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
How are proposals selected?
Criteria may include, among others: (1) Need for the project; (2) significance; (3) quality of project design; (4) adequacy of resources; (5) quality of the management plan; (6) quality of project evaluation; and (7) quality of the project services. Competition-specific selection criteria are established in notices inviting applications published in the Federal Register.
How may assistance be used?
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.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Specific performance reporting requirements are included in grant award documents.
Auditing
See above.
Records
In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, as well as 75.730-732 and 2 CFR 200.333, grantees must maintain records for 3 years.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants will generally be made for a period of 12 to 60 months. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. Electronic transfer.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Bryan Williams
Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Safe and Supportive Schools, LBJ Building, Room 3E307
Washington, DC 20202 US
bryan.williams@ed.gov
Phone: (202)453-6715
Website Address
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/safe-supportive-schools/
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0203-0-1-501
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$201,000,000.00; FY 23 est $216,000,000.00; FY 24 est $601,000,000.00; FY 21$101,000,000.00; FY 20$105,000,000.00; FY 19$95,000,000.00; FY 18$90,000,000.00; FY 17$68,000,000.00; FY 16$75,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations applicable to this program are 2 CFR 200, 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.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2016 School Climate Transformation Grants, Project Prevent Grants and Promoting Student Resilience Grants. School Climate Transformation Grants, Project Prevent Grants, and Promoting Student Resilience Grants.
Fiscal Year 2017 School Climate Transformation Grants and Project Prevent Grants.
Fiscal Year 2018 School climate Transformation Grants, Project Prevent Grants, Grants to States for Emergency Management.
Fiscal Year 2019 School Climate Transformation Grants; Project Prevent Grants; Grants to States for Emergency Management; and Mental Health Services Professional Development Grants.
Fiscal Year 2023 School Climate Transformation Grants; Project Prevent Grants; Grants to States for Emergency Management; Project Prevent Grants; Mental Health Services Professional Development Grants; School-Based Mental Health Services Grants; and School Infrastructure Grants.

 


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