Congressional appropriators have proposed setting Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds at $300 for the current fiscal year, an important increase that will help Jews and other faith groups protect themselves from violent threats.

 

“Jewish Federations appreciate the appropriations committee’s $25 million proposed increase to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which is critical for protecting Jews and other faith communities from violence. This increase is an important step in the right direction," said Jewish Federations of North America President and CEO Eric Fingerhut.

 

"Still, threats to the Jewish community are more frequent, visible, and normalized than ever before, and while Federations invest heavily in our communal safety, the cost for securing our community alone stands at an estimated $775 million a year. We look forward to working with Congress to use any vehicle possible to further increase funding for this life-saving program,” he added.

 

NSGP provides grants for houses of worship and other nonprofits to improve their physical security and readiness for potential attacks, and has played a critical role in helping secure synagogues and other Jewish instutitions across the country.