Nonprofit security grant program

The New Jersey Department of Homeland Security & Preparedness received a $37,243,586 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 1, 2024 under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008). This grant program provides funding to support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.

Through this grant, the New Jersey Department of Homeland Security & Preparedness is distributing over 60 sub-awards totaling several million dollars to various nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities across the state. The sub-award descriptions indicate the funding is being used by these entities to procure homeland security-related equipment, infrastructure, and services such as surveillance systems, access controls, lighting, contracted security personnel, and other physical security upgrades to enhance preparedness and mitigate risks facing vulnerable nonprofit targets and crowded places.