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US federal nonprofit security grant funding
Overview
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $300 million in federal security grants for fiscal year 2026 through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. This funding aims to protect approximately 1,600 nonprofit organizations and houses of worship across the United States deemed at high risk of extremist or terrorist attacks.
In Maryland, 49 religious institutions and community centers, including various Chabad organizations and the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, are slated to receive a combined $8.6 million. Lawmakers noted these resources are necessary due to rising concerns regarding antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other hate-motivated threats.
Demand for the program currently exceeds available resources. Reports indicate that Jewish institutions spent over $1 billion on security in 2025, representing a 33% increase from the prior year. Consequently, the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act has been introduced in Congress to authorize $1 billion for the program.
Entities
Department of Homeland Security · Steny Hoyer · Angela Alsobrooks · Jewish Federations of North America · Jamie Raskin
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesFEMA releases $300 million for nonprofit and house of worship security
FEMA has released $300 million in federal grants to bolster security for approximately 1,600 high-risk nonprofits and houses of worship across the United States.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMaryland religious institutions to receive $8.6 million in federal security grants
Maryland religious and community institutions will receive over $8.6 million in federal security grants through the Department of Homeland Security to enhance protection against hate-motivated threats.
Sources
crownheights.info · jewishtimes.com · washingtonjewishweek.com · worthynews.com · wtop.com