Caverna Independent School District

Caverna Independent School District is a U.S. local government educational entity located in Cave City, Kentucky, serving students in Barren and Hart Counties. Registered in SAM.gov since November 2011, the school district operates in an economically challenged region where the median household income is $26,841 and 46.4% of families are below the poverty level. As a public education institution, the district primarily engages with federal agencies through grant programs focused on school safety, violence prevention, and community health initiatives.

The district has received multiple federal grant awards, primarily from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Program. In October 2021, they were awarded a $430,629 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant to develop collaborative partnerships with law enforcement and implement community safety strategies. A subsequent grant in October 2023 expanded their safety initiatives, focusing on creating secure educational environments through investments in physical security measures like bullet-resistant window film, surveillance systems, motion-sensing lighting, communication technologies, and metal detection equipment. The district has also participated in sub-grant awards, such as a March 2023 agreement with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to purchase local food products. Additionally, they received a substance use disorder educational grant from the Rural Utilities Service, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to student welfare that extends beyond traditional educational services. These grants underscore the district's commitment to creating safe, supportive learning environments through multi-tiered interventions in academics, mental health, and community engagement.