WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Orthodox Union Advocacy Center (OUA) applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement today, awarding $110 million to more than 600 faith-based and nonprofit organizations through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This final round follows an earlier $100 million in funding that benefited over 500 Jewish institutions across the country, helping synagogues, schools, and community centers strengthen security and protect their communities.

“This funding is more than dollars, it’s a shield for Jewish and religious communities across America,” said Nathan Diament, Executive Director of OU Advocacy Center. “At a time of exploding antisemitism and with the High Holidays on the horizon, this funding provides the concrete support institutions need to remain safe and resilient.”

NSGP funds, administered by FEMA, can be used for a variety of security enhancements, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, gates and lighting, alert systems, and staff training. The program provides critical support to Jewish institutions and a wide range of other faith-based organizations across the United States.

OU Advocacy helped launch NSGP in 2004. It continues to advocate for increased funding in this time of unprecedented antisemitism and guide Jewish institutions in accessing and using these funds.

For more information about the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center and its initiatives, visit: https://advocacy.ou.org.