Nonprofit security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $5,418,228 Project Grant under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008) to the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The grant, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, provides funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements, as well as other security-related activities, to nonprofit organizations in Missouri that are at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.

Through this grant, the Missouri Department of Public Safety will administer sub-awards to various nonprofit entities, including religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities, to support the implementation of critical security improvements such as surveillance systems, access controls, lighting, and contracted security personnel. The sub-grantees include organizations like Unity School of Christianity, St. Paul Lutheran High School, and Bethany Fellowship of Kansas City. This funding aims to strengthen the security preparedness of these vulnerable nonprofit organizations and mitigate risks facing soft targets and crowded places.