Order Of ST Benedict

Order Of ST Benedict, doing business as ST John's Abbey, is a tax-exempt corporate entity located in St. Joseph, Minnesota, that has been registered to receive federal awards since June 2001. As a non-profit organization, ST John's Abbey provides support and resources to emergency response and public safety initiatives through federal grant funding. The organization has established itself as a prime recipient of federal grants, demonstrating its capacity to manage and deploy federal resources for community benefit and emergency preparedness.

ST John's Abbey's recent federal grant activity demonstrates a focus on emergency services and facility security. Most notably, the organization received a $214,219.05 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with funding extending through September 29, 2027. This prime grant supports a range of eligible activities including equipment procurement, training programs, facility modifications, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. Additionally, ST John's Abbey has received sub-grant awards from the Minnesota Department Of Public Safety under the Non-Profit Security Grant Program, with awards dated March 21, 2024 and March 20, 2024. These multiple funding streams indicate that ST John's Abbey utilizes federal grants to enhance firefighter and emergency responder safety, strengthen non-profit facility security, and advance emergency preparedness across Minnesota and potentially broader geographic areas.