Nonprofit security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $5,304,510 Project Grant to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008). The grant will support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations in Tennessee that are at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.

The funding will enable TEMA to distribute sub-awards to various nonprofit entities, including religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities, to implement critical security improvements such as surveillance systems, access controls, fencing, shatter-resistant glass, lighting, and contracted security personnel. This 36-month grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027, aims to strengthen the security preparedness of nonprofit organizations and mitigate risks facing soft targets and crowded places across the state.