This funding opportunity supports rigorous research and evaluation projects addressing K-12 school safety. Focus areas include anonymous reporting systems for threats of school violence and school threat assessment and intervention teams involving law enforcement and school personnel. Projects should include outcome and process evaluations aligned with STOP School Violence Act goals and involve collaboration with educators and communities to develop practical safety recommendations.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and private higher education institutions; Native American tribal governments and organizations; nonprofits; and for-profit organizations excluding small businesses.