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  • Checklist

    2024 Election Safety & Security Considerations

    October 17, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    The use of a vehicle as a weapon in a terrorist attack is not new. Recent terrorist incidents and violent extremist propaganda demonstrate that the use of vehicles as a weapon continues to be of interest by those wishing to cause harm. Attacks of this nature require minimal capability, but can have a devastating impact in crowded places with low levels of visible security.

  • White Paper

    Firearms and the Faithful

    January 2, 2020 Abigail Miller

    Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.

  • White Paper

    Private Security

    April 28, 2022 Abigail Miller

    Does hiring a private security firm make Jews safer?

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  • Informational One Pager

    FY 2024 NSGP Key Changes

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for facility hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack. This document outlines key changes for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 NSGP.

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program

  • FEMA - Video Tutorial on the NSGP Process

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a competitive grant program appropriated annually through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is intended to help nonprofit organizations increase their physical security posture against acts of terrorism or other extremist attacks. Eligible organizations are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits or otherwise are organizations as described under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and tax-exempt under section 501(a) of the IRC.

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program
  • Guidebook

    FY 2024 NSGP Subapplicant Quick Start Guide

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is firmly committed to ensuring that its funding opportunities and application processes are clear and transparent, and that they do not create confusion or contain undue complexity. DHS has endeavored to fulfill this commitment here, and we plan to continue delivering on this commitment. Nonprofit organizations should consider using this document as a reference when preparing applications for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program
  • Informational One Pager

    FY 2023 Allowable Equipment List Application Guide

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Proposed equipment costs associated using the NSGP can only be from the allowable categories provided above and must be included in the nonprofrt organization's Investment Justification. Allowable equipment under the NSGP is !!4!!g!-!g-g919g1[.i!q in the following categories on the Departrnent of Homeland Security Authorized Eouioment Li st.

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program
  • Template

    FY 2024 NSGP Investment Justification Form

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    As part of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application, eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must develop a formal Investment Justification (IJ) that addresses each initiative proposed…

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program

  • CISA - Protecting Houses of Worship

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    CISA is a first stop for guidance and resources to inform FBO-HOW security-based decisions. Included below are numerous resources, which provide building blocks for effective safety and security programs. The resources include a guide, a self-assessment tool, trainings, exercises, and other materials focused on a wide range of man-made threats (e.g., bombing, active shooter, vehicle ramming, etc.) that could be used against the FBO-HOW community.

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program
  • Template

    Facilitator Guide Template

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Facilitators play a key role in exercise play as they are responsible for ensuring that participant discussions remain focused on the exercise objectives and making sure all issues are explored as thoroughly as possible within the available time. Effective facilitation is crucial to ensuring the effectiveness of exercise play in developing participants’ skills and knowledge and contributing to their overall experience.

    • Planning and Preparedness