Financial assistance for countering violent extremism

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $150,000 Project Grant to Hampton University under the Financial Assistance for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (CFDA 97.132) program on September 14, 2023. This program aims to build community awareness and capabilities to prevent targeted violence and terrorism through educational programs, community outreach, training, research studies, and technical assistance. Through this award, Hampton University will deliver prevention services focused on recognizing risk factors, intervention approaches, threat assessments, and countering extremist ideologies that can lead to violence. The university has collaborated with various entities as a sub-recipient on prior FEMA and other federal grant-funded projects related to STEM education, workforce development, and research in areas such as atmospheric science and cybersecurity.