Nonprofit security grant program

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) was awarded a $10,060,885 Project Grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008) to support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. The 36-month grant, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027, will enable PEMA to distribute sub-awards to various nonprofit entities, including religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities across Pennsylvania. The funding will be used to implement critical security improvements such as surveillance systems, access controls, fencing, shatter-resistant glass, lighting, and contracted security personnel to mitigate risks facing soft targets and crowded places. This federal grant award demonstrates a substantial commitment to strengthening the security preparedness of nonprofit organizations against potential terrorist or extremist threats.