Non-profit security program

This federal Project Grant award of $11,442,275.80 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency was provided under the Non-Profit Security Program (CFDA #97.008) to support physical security enhancements and other security-related activities for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management received the award on September 12, 2022 and will administer sub-awards totaling the full award amount to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state for access control, security camera installations, infrastructure hardening and other critical security upgrades. Notable sub-awardees include hospitals, schools, religious institutions, and community centers serving Jewish, Christian, Muslim and other faith communities. This funding aims to help protect at-risk nonprofits from the threat of terrorism and related violence.