Financial assistance for countering violent extremism

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Financial Assistance for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (CFDA 97.132) program to the Cherokee Nation. The grant, awarded on September 14, 2023, will enable the Cherokee Nation to deliver a range of community-based prevention services to increase awareness of the signs of violence escalation and the threats of targeted violence and terrorism. Key activities will include educational programs, community outreach, training, research studies, and technical assistance focused on recognizing risk factors, intervention approaches, threat assessments, and countering extremist ideologies that can lead to violence. As a federally recognized tribal government, the Cherokee Nation has an extensive history managing diverse federal grant programs to provide critical public services to its community.