School emergency response to violence (project serv)

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) awarded Buncombe County School District $633,226 through the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) on May 12, 2025, with performance through June 30, 2026. This Project Grant supports the district's School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) initiative, which addresses student safety and well-being in response to school-based violence. The funding enables the district to develop and implement emergency response protocols, support affected students and staff, and strengthen school safety measures across Buncombe County schools located in Asheville, North Carolina.

The award aligns with the School Safety National Activities program's mandate to improve student safety through comprehensive support initiatives and emergency preparedness in educational settings. As a recipient of multiple federal education grants, Buncombe County School District leverages this funding alongside its participation in other federal assistance programs to enhance school safety infrastructure and mental health services. The district must maintain records related to this award for three years in accordance with federal regulations and will be subject to performance monitoring through the grant completion date.