Nonprofit security grant program

This Project Grant award of $5,127,043.00 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008). The grant aims to support physical security enhancements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.

Key products and services delivered through this funding include the purchase and installation of security systems such as video surveillance, access control, alarms, lighting, fencing, bollards, and blast/shatter-resistant window film. The grant also supported security training, contracted security services, and infrastructure upgrades like new doors and entry gates for various nonprofit entities across Kentucky, including schools, hospitals, community centers, and religious institutions. Specific sub-awardees receiving funding for these security improvements include the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, Northkey Community Care, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Ohio County Hospital, and several Catholic schools and churches.