The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Terrorism Task Force, received an announcement on April 12, 2019 from the Grants Program Directorate/Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, of a grant opportunity for non-profit organizations located outside of Cook County. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)-States (S) will provide a total of $250,000 in Illinois to eligible 501©(3) organizations who are deemed at high-risk of a potential terrorist attack. (Note: The IRS doesn’t require certain organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues to apply for and receive recognition under 501© (3). Such organizations are automatically exempt if they meet the requirements of 501 © (3).)
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Terrorism Task Force, received an announcement on April 12, 2019 from the Grants Program Directorate/Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, of a grant opportunity for non-profit organizations in one of the FFY 2019 UASI-eligible urban areas, including the Chicago Urban Area of Cook County and the city of Chicago. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) will provide a total of $50,000,000 nationally to eligible 501©(3) organizations who are deemed at high-risk of a potential terrorist attack. (Note: The IRS doesn’t require certain organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues to apply for and receive recognition under 501© (3). Such organizations are automatically exempt if they meet the requirements of 501 © (3).)
Thousands of law enforcement professionals in the United States and around the world are working in dangerous environments, and they do not have a ballistic vest to protect them. In addition, thousands of officers are graciously provided new ballistic vests every five years. While the manufacturer warranty may be expired, often the vest will still effectively protect those that do not have one. The Armor of God Project recycles used ballistic vests and provides them to officers that need them.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has a program to help emergency service entities obtain life-saving equipment as well as fire prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness educational tools. If your fire department or Fire Corps program is located in a community served by a Firehouse Subs restaurant, consider applying for needed equipment and/or fire prevention resources.
FEMA's Technical Assistance (TA) Services provide direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions in building and sustaining capabilities in support of the four homeland security mission areas (prevention, protection, response, recovery). All TA services are available to eligible recipients at no charge.
The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Technical Assistance Program provides free instruction and assistance with the planning, governance, operational, and technical aspects of developing and implementing interoperable communications initiatives. All OEC technical assistance services may be combined or tailored to meet the specific needs of the requesting organization. The OEC Technical Assistance Catalog describes the services available to requesting jurisdictions or organizations and contains a technical assistance request form and instructions on how to complete and submit a request.
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