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Request for Applications

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act-Stronger Connections Grant


Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.

The program serves to increase the capacity of Local Educational Agencies (LEA) to establish safer and healthier learning environments, prevent and respond to acts of violence and bullying/harassment, address mental health needs, develop safety assessments, corresponding plans and strategies, and promote a positive school climate and culture.

Program Questions: Tom Herman, email: BSCA-SCG@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0914

Downloading Questions: Ari Jimenez, Office of School Health and Safety, email: BSCA-SCG@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0914

Document Description
Request for Applications (DOCX)
Applications for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - Stronger Connections Grant.
Attachment 1 (PDF) Application Cover Sheet
Attachment 2 (XLSX)

School Site Participant Identification Form

Attachment 3 (XLSX) Budget Worksheet (updated on 8/29/2023, password removed)
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act-Stronger Connections Grant (PPTX) Bipartisan Safer Communities Act-Stronger Connections Grant Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
Errata Provides corrections and deletions to language in the RFA and Attachments
FAQs (DOCX) Bipartisan Safer Communities Act-Stronger Connections Grant Frequently Asked Questions

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications (Posted Jun-2023)

Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA).

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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