Tag: faith-based organizations

DHS Announces More Security Grants for Faith-Based and Nonprofit Groups

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 5, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Nov 5, 2024

Amid a rise in hate crimes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering $210 million more in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grants are dedicated to helping protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. According to the newly published Notice of Funding Opportunity […]

DHS Releases Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Organizations

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 7, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Dec 7, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organizations enhance their physical security. The Physical Security Performance Goals—modeled after previous Cybersecurity Performance Goals—are in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and a heightened threat environment, in general. These new resources build on a longstanding partnership […]