Through the Community Security Grants Program (CSG), the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County (JFSPBC) provides Community Security Grants to enhance our community’s security profile and empower organizations to contribute to communal resiliency. The CSG provides funding support for target hardening and physical security enhancements to Jewish organizations within Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach. This grant is for technology and equipment, not security personnel. Funding is based on the proposed project’s ability to mitigate the risk factors identified in the grant application. Through this grant program, JFSPBC will support security projects and initiatives with a maximum of $10,000 per application, which could fluctuate depending on the project and necessity. This grant program will include a Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment (TVRA) requirement, SCN core training pieces, and attendance and participation in the JFSPBC Community Security Council.

Federation beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other South Palm Beach County Jewish community organizations are eligible for the security grant funding. Agencies must have 501(c)(3) status, work within the Jewish community, and be located within Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach. Each applicant must include a TVRA on which its application is based and which is to be submitted with the application to the JFSBPC Community Security Program. The TVRA, which should be under two years old when submitted, helps identify and prioritize resources to address the most critical needs and ensure transparent, accountable, and effective use of grant funds to address gaps in existing capabilities. Should your organization require an assessment or an update to an existing assessment, the Federation professionals (Community Security Director or the Assistant Vice President of Security) can conduct it at no charge.

Any applicant not awarded the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant (NSGP) in the five years before the application will be prioritized.

Organizations interested in security grant funding will submit a funding application. These applications will be shared with the Federation Security Grant Committee. Applications will be reviewed quarterly - January, April, July, and October. The applicant will be notified of any outstanding requirements if the application is approved. The applicant will be required to work with the Federation’s Community Security Director or the Federation’s Assistant Vice President of Security to develop the implementation process for the proposed project. Grant awardees must submit a follow-up report detailing the use of the funds to the Federation Security Committee within six months of the grant distribution.

Applicants may apply for one or more of the following items

The purchase of access control items such as locks, Smart systems, or other locking mechanisms.

The purchase of cameras, surveillance equipment, and additional lighting, such as motion-activated spotlights.

The installation of reinforced windows, window film, and impact-resistant doors

The purchase of other security-related items that are not previously mentioned.

The requirements are intended to increase the security profile of the individual organization and the community.

Schedule and submit a completed Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment conducted by the Community Security Program.

The applicant organization must schedule and host for their membership, faculty, staff, etc., a series of SCN core pieces of training to include BeAware: An Introduction to Situational Awareness, Countering Active Threat Training (CATT), and Stop the Bleed. These trainings should be held annually.

The applicant organization must attend and participate in the Community Security Council (CSC Meetings are scheduled every other month, including updates, reports, training, and opportunities to interact with other community organizations and share security practices.

**All training and assessments must be scheduled with the Community Security Director. The Community Security Program offers free training and assessments at all times.

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