Montgomery County has extended the application period to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, for nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding from the Nonprofit Security Grants program. The County approved $700,000 for nonprofit organizations and facilities that have experienced, or are at high risk of experiencing, hate crimes.
The grants are available to augment costs for security personnel or other security planning measures for nonprofit organizations.
The funds are administered by the County’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS). Organizations will be notified of award decisions in early December.
“Montgomery County is a community of diversity, inclusion and compassion, but we are not immune from hate and vitriol that could become criminal,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “These grants will provide nonprofit organizations with additional resources to enhance the security of their facilities and the safety of our residents. This investment is an affirmation of Montgomery County’s support for our neighbors of every religion, race and ethnicity. We are committed to protect the rights of all our everyone who lives or visits our County and I encourage all applicable Montgomery County organizers to apply for these grants.”
For more information on eligibility and how to apply for the program, and to access the applications, go to the OEMHS Nonprofit Security Grants webpage at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/oemhs/Non-Profit-Security-Grant.html.
