Non-profit security program

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $355,581.20 Project Grant to the Department of Law Enforcement, State of Hawaii on February 18, 2025 under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008). This grant supports physical security enhancements and other security activities for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks in the state of Hawaii. Key focus areas include installing security systems, access controls, lighting, fencing, and securing contracted security personnel for vulnerable nonprofit entities such as religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities. The grant enables the Department of Law Enforcement to develop critical capabilities, including establishing specialized law enforcement investigator positions for agricultural crime, creating multi-jurisdictional drug task forces, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, and supporting physical security improvements for at-risk nonprofit organizations across Hawaii.