This grant is for research and evaluation projects focused on improving safety in K-12 schools. It aims to support studies on anonymous reporting systems for school violence threats and school threat assessment teams. The goal is to evaluate how effective these safety measures are and to develop practical recommendations for schools.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities including public and private universities, state and local governments, tribal governments, school districts, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. It's ideal for those who can conduct rigorous research and collaborate with schools and communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of collaboration with educators and school stakeholders
- Failure to describe complex factors and measurement methods
- No letters of support for data access
- Inadequate explanation of data limitations
- Proposals not aligned with STOP School Violence Act goals
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Collaboration plan with schools and communities
- Letters of support for data access
- Description of complex factors and measurement methods
- Explanation of data limitations and solutions
- Budget proposal
- Organizational background and experience
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with STOP School Violence Act goals
- Secure letters of support for data access
- Address data limitations thoroughly
- Collaboration with schools and communities is crucial
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, individuals, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), independent school districts, special district governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities including public and private universities, state and local governments, tribal governments, school districts, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. It's ideal for those who can conduct rigorous research and collaborate with schools and communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of collaboration with educators and school stakeholders
- Failure to describe complex factors and measurement methods
- No letters of support for data access
- Inadequate explanation of data limitations
- Proposals not aligned with STOP School Violence Act goals
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to conduct research and evaluations on school safety measures, specifically focusing on anonymous reporting systems and threat assessment teams. This includes data collection, analysis, and collaboration with schools and communities.
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 23, 2026(44 days)
Application Checklist
- Read the full NOFO carefully
- Develop a detailed research proposal
- Plan collaboration with schools and communities
- Secure letters of support for data access
- Describe complex factors and measurement methods
- Explain data limitations and solutions
- Prepare a budget proposal
- Compile organizational background and experience