Nonprofit Security Grant Program

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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.

Updated: March 22, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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