The Department of Justice Office of School Safety has launched its application process for the $100 million in school safety grants approved by the Governor last month. As you begin the application process, there are some things to consider to ensure your school’s participation:
- The deadline for the application is June 8, 2018.
- Read the 21-page document that describes the application process.
- The grant application must be done online through the E-Grant portal. A link to the DOJ E-Grant site can be found here.
- To be considered for the funding, applicants must provide their staff with a minimum of 3 hours combined training in Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care/Trauma Sensitive Schools before the end of the 2018-2019 school year or provide the DOJ evidence that the staff has already completed the required training. You can use the grant to fund the training or contact the DPI for information about free training.
- The grant has to be submitted by the governing body of the school.
WCRIS staff is actively involved with the Department of Justice about the grant process and will keep you updated via Current Events and the WCRIS website.
