Joint Budget Committee Approves Additional $1 Million in Non-Profit Grants to Help Protect Places of Worship from Targeted Violence
The Joint Budget Committee has approved an additional $1 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding for 30 nonprofit organizations, including churches, mosques, and synagogues.
Established in 2022, The Grant Program provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security measures to nonprofit organizations deemed at high risk of terrorist attacks due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Recipients can use funds for things like security trainings and exercises, security equipment acquisition and installation, and hiring contracted security personnel.
Last year, the program partially funded nine organizations for a total of $408,255. The additional $1 million will be used to extend funding to 21 more applicants and fully fund the original nine awards.
“Every person in Colorado deserves to worship freely and safely, and these grants make that possible for Coloradans of all faiths.” Said Rep. Iman Jodeh (D-Aurora). “With the rise in anti-Arab, Islamophobia, and antisemitism, this bill is more vital than ever. We passed this legislation to directly address the increased challenges that many houses of worship face, and I am proud to see this additional funding be awarded.”




