Nonprofit security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $210,526 to the Department of Law Enforcement, State of Hawaii through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.008) on May 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through April 30, 2028. This project grant provides funding to strengthen physical security and cybersecurity infrastructure for nonprofit organizations at elevated risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. The Department of Law Enforcement serves as the state administrative agency and pass-through administrator, distributing funds to eligible nonprofit organizations, including religious institutions, schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities.

Eligible activities funded through this award include installation of surveillance systems, access control mechanisms, facility hardening measures such as shatter-resistant glass and perimeter fencing, enhanced lighting, and contracted security personnel services. The program also supports cybersecurity improvements and integration with state and local emergency management initiatives. As a state-level law enforcement entity, the Department of Law Enforcement in Honolulu, HI is strategically positioned to manage the sub-award process and ensure effective allocation of security enhancement resources to vulnerable nonprofit organizations across Hawaii.