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  • Checklist

    Field Trip Safety Considerations

    November 13, 2024 admin

    Whether your organization’s spending a day at the zoo, taking a trip across thecountry, or flying overseas, planning and preparedness is a priority, and severalsafety…

  • 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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    Top 10 Safety and Security Steps For Schools

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    In the most complex and dynamic threat environment facing this country, schools remain one of the most concerning targets for violence. The Secure Community Network has developed guidance to help inform schools of the Top 10 Safety and Security action items they should be considering in advance.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Informational One Pager

    2023 NSGP Key Changes

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    On 07 December, SCN held its third conversation in the 2023/2024 NSGP webinar series, titled Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Key Changes in partnership with The Jewish Federations of North America and Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, walking participants through key changes to NSGP for FY23, with a specific focus on updated guidelines in order to better prepare applicants for the upcoming NSGP grant season.

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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