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DENVER ~ Denver, CO - Governor Jared Polis has announced an additional $250,000 in immediate funding for religious entities and non-profits facing an increasingly challenging threat environment. This funding is in response to the tragic attack on a peaceful gathering outside the Boulder Courthouse on June 1, 2025.
The state is taking action to support organizations at risk of threat or attack, such as synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship. The funds will be used for security enhancements and other urgent needs through the existing Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
Governor Polis expressed concern over the rise of antisemitism and other forms of hate and violence, stating that "our places of worship, religious schools, and other places of gathering in communities face increased risk." He hopes that this additional support will help increase safety measures.
The Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program was established by HB22-1077 and allows funding for security equipment installation, planning, training, infrastructure improvements, and contracted security personnel. The program receives a $1 million annual appropriation starting July 1st each year. To qualify for state funds, non-profit entities must first apply for federal non-profit security grants.
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In addition to the existing program, the state is providing an extra $250,000 from COVID-19 recovery funds to address emergent needs. This funding will be available on a rolling basis to support organizations with urgent security needs. Non-profits and any entity facing immediate threats can apply for this funding regardless of whether they have applied for federal grants.
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the Department of Public Safety will develop criteria for applications for these new funds. They are expected to announce these criteria soon.
This announcement builds upon previous efforts by Governor Polis and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in 2024 when $1 million was allocated to support 21 applicants through the Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
The state is reaching out to previous applicants to encourage them to apply for this additional funding. Governor Polis hopes that these measures will help protect religious entities and non-profits from potential threats and attacks in the future.
The state is taking action to support organizations at risk of threat or attack, such as synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship. The funds will be used for security enhancements and other urgent needs through the existing Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
Governor Polis expressed concern over the rise of antisemitism and other forms of hate and violence, stating that "our places of worship, religious schools, and other places of gathering in communities face increased risk." He hopes that this additional support will help increase safety measures.
The Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program was established by HB22-1077 and allows funding for security equipment installation, planning, training, infrastructure improvements, and contracted security personnel. The program receives a $1 million annual appropriation starting July 1st each year. To qualify for state funds, non-profit entities must first apply for federal non-profit security grants.
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In addition to the existing program, the state is providing an extra $250,000 from COVID-19 recovery funds to address emergent needs. This funding will be available on a rolling basis to support organizations with urgent security needs. Non-profits and any entity facing immediate threats can apply for this funding regardless of whether they have applied for federal grants.
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the Department of Public Safety will develop criteria for applications for these new funds. They are expected to announce these criteria soon.
This announcement builds upon previous efforts by Governor Polis and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in 2024 when $1 million was allocated to support 21 applicants through the Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
The state is reaching out to previous applicants to encourage them to apply for this additional funding. Governor Polis hopes that these measures will help protect religious entities and non-profits from potential threats and attacks in the future.
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