[WardFive] DC HSEMA providing an Information Session on 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program

DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency providing an

Information Session on the 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program

https://www.fema.gov/nonprofit-security-grant-program

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/164429

 

Last year, in October 2018, the DC government announced $976,500 in security and preparedness grants for District non-profit organizations operating at faith-affiliated institutions. The grants were managed through DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) as part of the US Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). These grants supported efforts for target hardening, planning, training, and other security-related activities. The funding supported the purchase of physical security enhancements such as cameras, new doors, locks, and gates.

 

In announcing the grant awards, District Mayor Muriel Bowser stated, “On the heels of tragedy, we continue the work of building a more peaceful world–a world in which hatred and evil are erased and our country has common-sense gun control.”  “Through grants like these, we can do more to ensure residents and visitors feel safe throughout the District–especially in our places of worship.”

 

Nine District nonprofits received between $30,000 and $150,000 to integrate security activities with broader District-wide preparedness efforts.

 

On Friday, March 29, 2019, 2:00pm, at the New Bethel Baptist Church, 1739 9^th Street, NW, Washington, DC; in advance preparation for the 2019 nonprofit security grant program, HSEMA will provide information sessions for interested houses of worships and nonprofits.  During this session, HSEMA will seek to spread the word and to make the community aware of the nonprofit security grant program, provide an overview of priorities and purpose, eligibility, timeline, and discuss what it takes to apply.  This is not an in-depth training or technical assistance offering.  Those will come later – HSEMA is still in “get the word out” mode.  However, HSEMA grant personnel will be available to respond to specific concerns about the application questions, forms, etc., and upcoming training.

 

For additional information or to register for the session, please contact:

Cembrye A. Ross, Grants Program Manager

DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency

2720 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE

Washington, DC • 20032

Phone • 202-481-3190

Email Address: Cembrye.Ross@dc.gov • www.hsema.dc.gov