Nonprofit security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $46,042,432 Project Grant under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008) to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) on September 1, 2024. The grant aims to support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.

Through this grant, CAL OES has distributed sub-awards to various nonprofit organizations in California, including religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities. The sub-awards, ranging from $105,095 to $46,042,432, focus on implementing critical security improvements such as 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 nonprofit entities against potential terrorist or extremist threats.