Six organizations will receive a total of $6 million funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $479 million in airport infrastructure grants to 123 projects at airports across all 50 states, American Samoa and Puerto Rico.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grants provide up to $5 million in funds for security enhancements for nonprofits that were victims of hate crimes or hate crime threats, or serve a population susceptible to hate crimes.
Orlando has received $3.8 million in grant funding under the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). The funds will go toward training first responders, as well as preparation and prevention of potential terrorism incidents, including domestic terrorism.
The Department of Homeland Security will allocate $1.8 billion in grants to state and local jurisdictions to protect against terrorism and other disasters, with at least $77 million specifically going toward combatting domestic violent extremism.
Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont has received a $14.5 million federal grant to expand the Airport’s terminal building and consolidate the two existing security checkpoints into one.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $5 million in funding for security enhancement projects for nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities throughout the commonwealth. Grant awards can range from $5,000 to $150,000 for a wide variety of eligible items, including: Safety and security planning and training; Purchase of safety and security equipment and technology; Upgrades to existing structures that enhance safety and security; and Vulnerability and threat assessments.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $5 million in funding for security enhancement projects for nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities throughout the commonwealth. Grant awards can range from $5,000 to $150,000 for a wide variety of eligible items, including: Safety and security planning and training; Purchase of safety and security equipment and technology; Upgrades to existing structures that enhance safety and security; and Vulnerability and threat assessments.
