Join Us for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Informational Webinar Series

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), invites houses of worship, faith-based, community, and nonprofit organizations to participate in  Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) webinars.

The NSGP provides funding support through a competitive process for physical and other security enhancements to nonprofit organizations, which includes houses of worship, faith-based and community organizations and promotes emergency preparedness coordination and collaboration between public and private community representatives, as well as state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.

FEMA is committed to providing ongoing engagement and expanding outreach through federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to vulnerable, underserved, and/or underrepresented populations. Last year, FEMA held 18 virtual events reaching over 5,000 participants from more than 369  nonprofit organizations. GPD is offering webinars for all nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the NSGP, including priorities, eligibility, and application process.

Each webinar will present the same content, including:       

• Lessons Learned: A Summary of the FY 2021 NSGP
• What to Do Now: Preparation for the FY 2022 NSGP
• Physical Safety/Security: Vulnerability Self-Assessment Information and Tools
• Open Forum: Moderated Questions and Answers Session

Friday, October 22, 3 PM ET - Zoom Webinar Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/s/1611127317  Audio/Video Meeting ID: 161 112 7317 – Audio only Meeting ID: 682616

Thursday, November 4, 3 PM ET - Zoom Webinar Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/s/1611127317  Audio/Video Meeting ID: 161 112 7317 – Audio only Meeting ID: 682616

Monday, November 8, 3 PM ET - Zoom Webinar Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/s/1611127317 Audio/Video Meeting ID: 161 112 7317 – Audio only Meeting ID: 682616

Friday, November 19, 3 PM ET- Zoom Webinar Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/1618883651  Audio/Video Meeting ID: 161 888 3651 – Audio only Meeting ID: 964693

Attendees must register 10-15 minutes prior to the event. If you are unable to join or the event is at capacity, please join the next available offering.

Additional information related to the NSGP can be found at www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security.

The vulnerability self-assessment tool, plus other helpful safety and security information for nonprofit organizations, can be found at the Hometown Security website at www.cisa.gov/hometown-security.

Please share this information. For questions regarding the webinars, contact FEMA’s Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk at (800) 368-6498 or AskCSID@fema.dhs.gov, or send an email to FEMA-NSGP@fema.dhs.gov.

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Resources on Protecting Houses of Worship

CISA is committed to supporting efforts to maintain safe and secure houses of worship and related facilities while sustaining an open and welcoming environment. 

CISA aims to provide a first stop for guidance and resources that will inform security-based decisions for faith-based organizations and houses of worship.  There are numerous resources, including the Power of Hello, a communication tool and a Guide and Self-Assessment Tool, which provide building blocks for effective safety and security programs. The resources include assessment, training, planning, exercises, and other materials focused on man-made threats (e.g., bombing, active shooter, vehicle ramming, etc.) that could be used against the faith-based community.  Obtain resources for Faith Based Organizations - Houses of Worship | CISA

Learn more on protecting Houses of Worship | CISA.

The DHS Partnerships Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS and FEMA for faith and community-based organizations related to all-hazards preparedness, emergency and disaster response and recovery, safety, security, and human trafficking. The DHS Partnerships Center offers a variety of resources to the public at dhs.gov/faith.

DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships 

Have a comment, question or looking for information? E-mail us at Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov