Security grant funding application closes Dec. 13
Shannon Levitt | Staff Writer - Jewish News AZ
On Monday, Oct. 28, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a supplemental amount of funds, totaling $210 million, to bolster the security of nonprofit organizations. The money has been earmarked specifically to guard against threats caused by the war between Israel and Hamas, which recently entered its second year.
The Anti-Defamation League has been categorizing a rise in antisemitic sentiment and incidents since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, and several Jewish organizations have pushed for more security funding to combat any possible danger.
To receive DHS’ supplemental funding, Arizona synagogues and nonprofits must submit their applications by Friday, Dec. 13, and the funding will likely be awarded by May 2025. The funds are available to all denominations facing credible threats and are available regardless of whether an organization has received funding in previous years.