CFDA Number: 84.184E
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
This grant program supports efforts by LEAs to improve and strengthen their school emergency management
plans, including training school personnel and students in emergency management procedures; communicating
with parents about emergency plans and procedures; and coordinating with local law enforcement, public safety,
public health, and mental health agencies.
Grant funds may be used for the following activities: training school safety teams and students; conducting
building and facilities audits; communicating emergency response policies to parents and guardians; implementing
an Incident Command System (ICS); purchasing school safety equipment (to a limited extent); conducting drills
and tabletop simulation exercises; and preparing and distributing copies of crisis plans.