The Safe Schools Initiative is guided by Act 26 of 1995, as amended by Act 30 of 1997 and Act 36 of 1999, the Safe Schools Act.  Since 1995, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has been awarding grants to schools and intermediate units throughout Pennsylvania to improve school safety and prevent violence. These grants are one element of Pennsylvania's efforts to support schools and communities in establishing safe and productive learning environments.

2007 – 2008 Safe Schools Initiative Grants

In December 2007, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, through its Office for Safe Schools, announced the grantees for the Safe Schools Initiative grant funding for fiscal year 2007-2008. Awards were for two-year projects with the second year contingent upon the availability of funding for fiscal year 2008-2009. Click here for a list of grantees.

The grant period for fiscal year 2007-2008 is for August 7, 2007-June 30, 2008. Grant funds must be used for approved activities and/or purchases only, and must be within the scope and intent of the original approved application.

Superintendents were notified by the Center for Safe Schools in a letter advising of required budget revisions. The Request for Applications and revised forms are provided here for your reference and use.

Grantees must submit the following revised forms to the Center for Safe Schools before a Letter of Agreement can be processed:

Cover Sheet (Word format)

Budget Form and Budget Narrative with attachments (if needed) - FY 2007-2008 (Excel format)

Budget Form and Budget Narrative with attachments (if needed) - FY 2007-2008 (Word format)

Request for Applications (pdf format)

If you need technical assistance or have additional questions, please contact the Center for Safe Schools at 717-763-1661.