Non-profit security program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $3,401,426 Project Grant under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008) to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on August 11, 2023. The funding supports physical security enhancements, cybersecurity improvements, training, and other activities to protect nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.

Through this grant, ALEA has provided sub-awards totaling over $1.6 million to 17 nonprofit organizations in Alabama, including religious institutions, community centers, schools, and a university. The sub-recipients used the funds to purchase security equipment such as surveillance systems, access controls, shatter-resistant glass, and contracted security services to harden the physical security of their facilities. Several sub-awards also supported developing or enhancing security plans. This federal grant aims to mitigate risks facing vulnerable nonprofit entities and crowded places across the state.