School emergency response to violence (project serv)

Yancey County Schools received a $464,693 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184), awarded on May 12, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. This grant supports the school district's efforts to improve student safety and well-being through enhanced mental health services and emergency response capabilities. The funding enables Yancey County Schools to develop and implement comprehensive school-based mental health initiatives, increase access to qualified mental health professionals within the educational setting, and strengthen emergency preparedness and violence prevention protocols across the district.

The School Safety National Activities program targets local educational agencies to address critical challenges including mental health issues, violence prevention, and emergency response preparedness. Through this award, Yancey County Schools—a rural educational agency serving students across multiple grade levels in Burnsville, North Carolina—will leverage federal resources to enhance its capacity to support student mental health, expand professional mental health services within schools, and create innovative safety approaches. The grant aligns with the district's demonstrated commitment to securing federal funding for student safety and mental health services, as evidenced by its participation in multiple federal support initiatives and established partnerships with regional educational institutions.