RFP #237: Extended School Day / School Violence Prevention Grant 2026-2031
This NYSED grant funds extended school day and violence prevention programs to improve student safety, well-being, and positive school climates in New York public schools and nonprofit partnerships.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Questions due | April 2027: Full application deadline (5:00 PM ET) | April 2027: Prequalification deadline (nonprofits) | April 2027: Non-mandatory Notice of Intent due
Funding Amounts: ~$24.3M available annually; up to $450,000 per applicant per year; minimum $125,000/year for ESD; 5-year awards
Summary: Funds extended school day and school violence prevention programs in NY public schools and nonprofit-school partnerships to promote student safety and positive environments.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates are projected; charter schools are not eligible to apply.
Description
This competitive grant program, administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), supports the implementation of Extended School Day (ESD) and School Violence Prevention (SVP) programs in public school districts and not-for-profit organizations in partnership with school districts throughout New York State. The goal is to enhance student safety, promote positive school climates, and provide meaningful after-school and violence prevention activities. ESD programs focus on academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, arts, health, community engagement, and violence prevention. SVP programs support school safety through a combination of programming, partnerships, and security-related measures.
