Nonprofit security grant program

This federal Project Grant award of $44,874,670.00 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008). The grant aims to support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.

The primary grantee, the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, is using the funding to deliver a comprehensive range of security services and initiatives across the state. This includes implementing critical security improvements such as surveillance systems, access controls, fencing, shatter-resistant glass, lighting, and contracted security personnel for vulnerable nonprofit entities including religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities. The grant will span a 36-month performance period from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.

The grantee has distributed numerous sub-awards to nonprofit organizations throughout New York, totaling over 100 individual sub-grants. These sub-awards enable the recipient nonprofits to enhance their security posture and mitigate potential risks facing their facilities and community members.