Nonprofit security grant program

This $24,740,040 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards was provided under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008). The funding supports physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks across the state of Illinois.

Through this grant, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is serving as the prime grantee, distributing sub-awards to various nonprofit entities such as religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities. The sub-awardees are using the funds to implement critical security improvements including surveillance systems, access controls, fencing, shatter-resistant glass, lighting, and contracted security personnel to mitigate risks facing soft targets and crowded places. This federal grant program demonstrates a substantial commitment to strengthening the security preparedness of vulnerable nonprofit organizations against potential threats.