On Thursday, January 24 the Safe Schools Healthy Students Program (CFDA No. 84.184L) announced that it was accepting applications for 2008. This grant is a great opportunity for schools to work in partnership with community organizations, parents, juvenile justice groups, social services and health organizations to improve the safety and overall well-being of the students in their district. The program is supported jointly by the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice and it provides for “the implementation and enhancement of integrated, comprehensive community-wide plans that create safe and drug-free schools and promote healthy childhood development.”

The application is due March 14, 2008 and only local education agencies (LEA’s) are eligible to apply. For a complete application, click here. Applications must be submitted on the internet through www.grants.gov.