Nonprofit security grant program

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provided $9,476,526.00 in funding to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) to support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. The grant aims to harden facilities, upgrade security infrastructure, and develop comprehensive security strategies for vulnerable nonprofit entities across Indiana, including religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities. Through sub-awards to local nonprofit organizations, the grant funded projects such as installing perimeter fencing, access control systems, video surveillance, lighting, and shatter-resistant glass to mitigate risks and strengthen community resilience. Key focus areas included cybersecurity, hazard mitigation, emergency management, and homeland security initiatives that benefited communities throughout the state.