Description
This grant provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities for nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks.
The grant, offered by the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), intends to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
Features
- Funding physical security enhancement
- Competitive grant program
- Explanatory training video about the grant program
- Links to other resources including the Prevention Resource Finder, the Hazard Prevention and Deterrence site, and a government-run website that discusses protecting houses of worship
Recommended Audience
Congregations and nonprofits
Cost
Free
Practical Applications
- Fund security measures for congregations facing terrorist or other extremist attacks.
- Learn more about the Nonprofit Security Grant Program by watching the three minute long embedded YouTube video.
- Apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant by exploring the associated webpage and completing the application process.
