On Monday, Reps. Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Seth Magaziner (RI-02) participated in a breakfast and briefing hosted by the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island to the discuss the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and new opportunities to apply for funding. This program provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements for at-risk nonprofits. Federal funding is awarded by the Department of Homeland Security, which has warned about increases in violence against nonprofits and faith institutions.

Reps. Amo and Magaziner are proud supporters of the bipartisan Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and helped include a total of $664.5 million in NSGP funds in Fiscal Year 2024. Rep. Amo will be leading the appropriations letter alongside Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) for Fiscal Year 2026.

 “Everyone deserves to gather, worship, and learn without fear for their safety. But unfortunately, this isn’t the case for many Americans, even here in our community,” said Rep. Amo. “The federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a strong sign of our commitment to keeping people safe — yet only 43% of grant applications nationwide received funding. I am glad to partner with the Jewish Alliance to ensure our community can receive the funds we need to keep Rhode Islanders safe.”

 “There has been an alarming rise in threats of violence against nonprofit organizations and places of worship. At a time when antisemitism and Islamophobia is on the rise, we need to work closely with law enforcement so that every Rhode Islander feels safe no matter where they worship,” said Rep. Magaziner, ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement and Intelligence. “This federal funding will provide at-risk faith-based institutions and nonprofits with the resources they need to ensure the safety of their members.”

“The Nonprofit Security Grant Program has been an invaluable resource for nonprofits like ours that must balance the need to be warm and welcoming with the need to protect our community,” said Adam Greenman, president and CEO of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. “With rising antisemitism, this need for greater protection is even more pressing, and I am so grateful to our federal delegation for their advocacy and work to grow and expand this program.”