DMPSJ announces the availability of approximately $9M in Fiscal Year 2026 grant funds for the Safe Passage program. The Safe Passage program supports students as they travel to and from school and in the community. Safe Passage programming includes conflict resolution, mediation services, and community relationship building to keep students safe and improve student attendance. Safe Passage Ambassadors – trained and trusted adults from community-based organizations – are assigned to schools and work to build relationships with school staff, students, families, and community members. Click here for the FY26 Safe Passage Request for Application. Applications are due Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET, please see the RFA for additional details. 

Click here for inquiries received by DMPSJ regarding the FY26 Safe Passage RFA.  

DMPSJ hosted a pre-bidders conference for the FY26 Safe Passage RFA on Friday, June 20. Please watch the pre-bidders conference here.