Malliotakis Urges Local Nonprofits to Apply for FEMA Security Grant Program

(STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) urged local nonprofits to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Nonprofit Security Grant Program, in light of the recent uptick in attacks and threats against nonprofits, community centers, and places of worship in New York City, including the Staten Island Jewish Community Center that was evacuated last week after receiving a bomb threat.

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.

"With hate crimes and attacks against places of worship on the rise in New York City, it's critically important for local organizations to take steps to protect themselves and their property," Malliotakis said. "While I continue to condemn these attacks and call on the city and state to do more to combat the rise in crime, this grant program provides organizations with the resources to enhance security measures and better prepare themselves to handle attacks."

Additionally, Malliotakis encourages local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community centers to participate in the FY 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 3:00 PM, to learn more about the competitive grant program, priorities, eligibility, and application process. Sign up for the webinar HERE.