"Boosting Security for Places of Worship: Lawmakers Push for Increased Funding As the threat of hate crimes and violent extremism continues to loom over communities across the US, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking steps to bolster the security of houses of worship. A key initiative in this effort is the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides critical funding to help places of worship harden their defenses against potential threats. However, in 2024, a staggering one-third of applicants were left without funding, sparking concerns about the program's effectiveness. Now, lawmakers are pushing to increase funding for the program, aiming to provide more support to these vulnerable institutions and ensure their safety and security."
There's an effort on Capitol Hill to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which awards funding to houses of worship to harden their defenses. In 2024, roughly a third of those who applied actually received funding.
