Non-profit security program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $14,314,946.31 Project Grant under the Non-Profit Security Program (CFDA #97.008) to the Governor of Texas on September 12, 2022. The grant funds physical security enhancements, security-related activities, and target hardening for 66 nonprofit sub-awardees that FEMA has determined to be at high risk of terrorist attack. Sub-awardees include religious organizations, community centers, and hospitals that will receive funding to purchase and install physical security equipment such as surveillance cameras and access control systems, as well as contract security personnel. The grant also supports security-related planning and training activities. Key sub-awardees and associated projects include Congregation Agudas Achim ($amount for security equipment and personnel), Orange County ($amount for night vision equipment), and Buddhist TZU Chi Foundation ($amount for perimeter security upgrades). This grant aims to protect at-risk nonprofits through target hardening and other security measures as authorized under the Non-Profit Security Program.