School emergency response to violence (project serv)

The Perry Community School District was awarded a $655,085 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the School Safety National Activities (CFDA 84.184) program. The grant, which was awarded on July 1, 2024, with a final completion date of January 31, 2025, is intended to expand mental health services and develop comprehensive approaches to student safety within the district.

This federal grant award supports the Perry Community School District's efforts to address critical educational needs and support student welfare through targeted funding opportunities. The district has previously received sub-awards from the Department of Education Iowa, including Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund grants and a Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund grant, which were designed to help address the impacts of COVID-19 on educational services and provide emergency relief. The School Safety National Activities program funding will enable the district to enhance its mental health services and implement innovative approaches to student safety, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the well-being of its student population.