Nonprofit security grant program

This Project Grant award of $7,314,960.00 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through 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. Key products and services delivered through this award include facility hardening, security infrastructure upgrades, and comprehensive security strategy development for vulnerable nonprofit entities across the state of Wisconsin.

The prime awardee, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, is distributing sub-awards to various nonprofit organizations such as religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities. These sub-awards, ranging from $105,095 to $46,042,432, fund 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. The performance period for this grant spans 36 months from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.