Nonprofit security grant program

The Division of Emergency Management, doing business as the West Virginia Office of Emergency Services, was awarded a $2,785,111 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008). The grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027, will support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks in West Virginia.

The grant funding will enable the Division to provide 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. These security enhancements are intended to mitigate risks facing soft targets and crowded places, strengthening the overall security preparedness of nonprofit organizations across the state.