New York State Senator Bill Weber will hold an informative Nonprofit Security Funding Seminar focused on non-profit schools and houses of worship at risk of hate crimes or attacks due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
The seminar will provide clear guidance to assist eligible organizations in the 38th District with preparing applications for upcoming New York State and federal security grant funding.
Last year, eligible New York State non-profits at risk of hate crimes were able to apply for a total of $1,100,000: up to $200,000 for the New York State Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) plus $900k ($150k for up to 3 locations outside urban areas plus another $150k for up to 3 urban area locations) from the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
Senator Weber’s Nonprofit Security Funding Seminar will break down the steps and pre-application process for eligible organizations intent on applying for the annual funding. Organizations will gain an understanding of why a non-profit should begin preparations as soon as possible to fulfill the grant requirements before the application’s release to ensure a better likelihood of securing funding.
“Too often, organizations only find out about the hundreds of thousands of dollars in security funding available to them when it’s too late to apply for the year,” said Senator Weber. “My goal is to make sure every eligible non-profit organization at risk of hate crimes in my district will have all the information they need to make an informed decision about applying for these applications.
The Security Summit will save lives and protect our community from hate crimes and terrorist attacks.”
Security experts and experienced security grant writers will share invaluable advice on the step-by-step process of applying for annual security grants. They will also answer questions regarding the grant application process and advise on security concerns.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the Nonprofit Security Funding Seminar, followed by a question-and-answer session, and meet one-on-one with experts in the field. Attendees can also sign up to receive a free risk assessment from CSI for their building—a $4,000 value and an essential component to increasing the probability of a successful grant application.
The seminar will take place on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rockland Community College’s Technology Center – Ellipse Room. Pre-registration is required. Call 845-623-3627 or email mulgrew@NYSenate.com to RSVP.