Scott Celebrates $1 Million In Grant Funding for Security for Nonprofits Across Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) celebrated $1,098,795 in grant funding being awarded to nonprofits in Virginia's Third Congressional District. This funding was awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) through federal funds for the Fiscal Year 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This funding provides support for planning, training, target hardening, and physical security enhancements to eligible nonprofit organizations.

"We all have a right to feel safe as we go through our daily routines," said Congressman Scott. "Unfortunately, there has been a rise in hate crimes and incidents of domestic terrorism. This grant funding will be put to use by a number of religious and nonprofit organizations in my district to ensure the safety and security of their staff, congregants and visitors. I will continue my work to keep our communities safe."

List of recipients in Virginia's Third Congressional District:

$150,000 for Congregation Beth El (Norfolk, VA)
$60,570 for Denbigh Baptist Church, Inc (Newport News, VA)
$105,730 for First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Inc (Norfolk, VA)
$150,000 for Gethsemane Baptist Church (Newport News, VA)
$27,100 for Greater Faith Hampton (Hampton, VA)
$150,000 for Grove Baptist Church (Portsmouth, VA)
$44,507 for Ohef Sholom Temple (Norfolk, VA)
$150,000 for Restore, Church Inc (Portsmouth, VA)
$110,888 for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA)
$150,000 for Water Edge Church, Newport News Campus (Newport News, VA)

More information on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program can be found by CLICKING HERE.

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