Nonprofit security grant program

This $4,005,555.00 Project Grant award was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008) on September 1, 2024. The grant funding supports physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks across the state of Mississippi.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, through its Mississippi Highway Patrol Division, is the primary grant recipient. The agency is utilizing the funding to provide equipment sub-awards to 17 nonprofit organizations, including churches, community centers, and other at-risk facilities, to implement critical security upgrades such as surveillance systems, access controls, and lighting. The sub-awards, ranging from $105,095 to $46,042,432, are focused on hardening the security infrastructure and enhancing the overall preparedness of these nonprofit entities against potential threats.